He angitūtanga: The opportunity
An opportunity has arisen within the Tāmaki Makaurau Design Office (TMDO) for an Urban Design Panels Analyst to support the effective delivery and ongoing improvement of the Design Review Panels programme.
Reporting to the Design Review Panels Lead, this role is responsible for the coordination and administration of the Design Review Panels, with a particular focus on the Auckland Urban Development Office Dedicated Panels. You will support end‑to‑end panel processes, including managing schedules and bookings, coordinating panel meetings, engaging with applicants and panel members, supporting the preparation of panel minutes and recommendations, and coordinating panel feedback.
You will also work closely with business support colleagues to organise purchase orders and support programme budget monitoring. In addition, the role contributes to the promotion and visibility of the Panels programme, using research, reporting, graphic, and presentation skills to support communication and publicity activities.
This role requires strong organisation, sound judgement, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams. You will work across council departments, Council‑Controlled Organisations, governance representatives, and professional panel members to support the consistent and professional operation of the Panels programme.
Key responsibilities
You can find the position description HERE
He kōrero mōu: About you
You will be an organised and capable professional with experience supporting programmes or projects in a complex organisational environment. You are comfortable working with a level of autonomy, applying judgement, and managing competing priorities.
You will bring:
A tertiary qualification in a built‑environment‑related discipline such as Urban Design, Planning, Landscape Architecture, or Architecture is desirable.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
You will be joining a collaborative and purpose‑driven team working on programmes that influence the quality of Auckland’s built environment. Auckland Council supports flexible working arrangements where possible and provides opportunities for professional development and internal career progression.
We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible.
View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits HERE
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Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!
Applications close Sunday 29 March 2026 @ 11:59 PM
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.
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