Team Leader Regulatory Engineering

Team Leader Regulatory Engineering based in Manukau

Hybrid working model with flexible working options

Salary will be $130,000 to $155,000 + KiwiSaver contribution

Regulatory Engineering supports the development and traffic engineering needs of Auckland Council's Building and Resource Consents teams and our asset owners to ensure efficient land development, intensification and housing production is in line with the Resource Management Act, Building Act, Local Government Act, and council's infrastructure standards.

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

As a Team Leader within Regulatory Engineering, you will manage a team of development engineers who are responsible for the accurate provision of technical advice on asset approval, building consents and resource consents and compliance activities.

Reporting to the Unit Manager, the Team Leader will provide leadership, training, and direction to the team, ensure that process and performance is maintained within the team through the management, control and monitoring of work volumes and drive the overall strategic direction for regulatory engineering within the unit to ensure they achieve statutory and customer targets.

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He kōrero mōu: About you

As an experienced regulatory engineer, you will have a strong focus on customer-centric delivery and providing first-rate customer service. As a leader, you can set clear expectations to empower staff to consistently provide customer friendly service.

You are someone who enjoys working in a collaborative team environment and you are passionate about building a future for Auckland.

To be successful in this role, you will have the following attributes:

Tertiary qualification in civil or environmental engineering

Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of New Zealand Building legislation and standards

Broad knowledge of land development and associated regulation (such as the Resource Management Act) is preferred

Ability to manage a significant budget and establish and utilise effective systems and processes to monitor financial performance

Highly developed interpersonal and relationship skills will be the key to this role.

A current Full NZ driver’s license is also required.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

So, what is in it for you? Well, we offer a competitive salary; flexible working and you get to work with a team of dedicated and respected experts who share a passion for making a difference. You also get to contribute to Auckland’s growth and development through ensuring the right outcomes are achieved for our customers and our environment. Also available are a suite of employee benefits.

This role is deemed safety sensitive and will require a pre-employment drug & alcohol test prior to offer.

Applications close: Sunday 1 November @ 11.59pm

However, please note that we will review applications as they are received – so apply now to avoid disappointment.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.