Planning Vacancies
Urban Planner (Mandarin Speaker)
Auckland North Shore / Full time
$60,000 - $80,000
The Company
Are looking for ab enthusiastic planner to join their team of architects, civil engineers, structural engineers and landscape designers based on the Auckland North Shore.
The company provides services for high quality residential and commercial developments in and around Auckland.
The Role
You will act as a coordinator between client, council, consultants and company staff for various types of high quality Resource Consent applications.
You will act as a consultant during concept design to insure that concept design meets local planning requirements.
About You
You have a tertiary qualification in urban planning, resource management or in a similar field acknowledged by NZPI
Some working knowledge of the Resource Management Act 1991.
A collaborative team player who are just as interested in dealing with people as they are in dealing with technical issues.
Ability to take the initiative, identify problems and consequently find a suitable solution.
Due to the high number of mandarin-speaking clients, mandarin speakers would be preferred but not required.
The Benefits
Good rate of pay
Excellent opportunities for career progression
Equal opportunity employer (EOE), committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. ess.
Planners
Auckland or Christchurch / Full time
$80,000 - $120,000 - fixed term contract until May 2025 with possible ext to Nov 2025
The Company
Is a leading specialist planning and urban design consultancy with offices throughout New Zealand. They provide professional planning advice to their stable, long-standing private and public client base throughout New Zealand.
They have an exciting opportunity for Planners with 12 months plus experience to join their teams in Auckland and Christchurch.
Projects include:
· Commercial developments
· Large scale private plan changes
· Defence
· Centre redevelopments
· Unitary Plan review and other district, regional and unitary policy and plan change projects throughout New Zealand
· Large scale residential projects
· National Policy development, Central Government
The Role
You will have the opportunity to work on a range of consenting and policy projects within the Auckland and/or Christchurch region and across New Zealand
About You
· A tertiary qualification in planning and/or resource management
· Excellent written and presentation skills
· A professional attitude and positive approach
· A minimum of 12 months’ experience
· Preferably experience in assessing and/or preparing resource consents
· The ability to work as part of a positive team environment
The Benefits
· A very competitive salary
· Career development and opportunities to work in particular fields of interest
· A supportive working environment
· A wide range of challenging and exciting projects
· Support for ongoing professional training
· A fun and friendly culture with a team who love their work
Planning Manager (Office Manager / Overall Leadership role of planning & surveying teams)
Auckland East/ Full time
$140,000 - $180,000 + Future Equity
The Company
Is a NZ owned, medium sized, long standing reputable business located in East Auckland. Recently under new ownership and with significant growth opportunities in the future, they are now looking for an experienced Planning Manager with strong leadership capability to lead their highly successful team of planners and surveyors.
The Role
Taking accountability for the overall running of the planning and surveying business and drive performance measures to achieve growth
· Leading, developing and growing individuals in the team to reach their full potential
· Undertaking various types of planning
· Managing key projects in the greater Auckland region
· Liaising and building strong relationships with clients, councils, LINZ and consultants and engage with the community as required
· Financial and operational management of the office with support from Directors
· Providing technical leadership whilst also guiding and supporting the planning and surveying team
· Drive a business development strategy for the team with support from Directors
· Proposal preparation, job delivery, work planning and financial management tasks
· Show initiative and provide practical advice to identify solutions to job-specific challenges.
About You
· Experience as a Senior Planner/Planning Manager
· Leadership/prior management experience preferable
· Minimum 10 years’ New Zealand experience in the planning field
· A thorough understanding of the New Zealand Resource Management Act (RMA) and be able to provide our clients with advice on resource management plans and policies
· A relevant tertiary qualification in resource planning and/or resource management
· Have or eligible for membership to the New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI)
· Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
· Excellent people leadership capability, comfortable managing a team of diverse experience and backgrounds
· Sound technical expertise in the planning field
· Passion for business development and the ongoing management of client relationships
· Ability to quickly and effectively establish working relationships within the organisation and with external stakeholders
· Financial acumen relating to workload forecasting, invoicing and profit/loss analysis
The Benefits
· A positive and energetic team environment
· An opportunity to make a real difference by growing people, while growing a business.
· A competitive salary package.
· The potential opportunity of equity in the future
Senior Planner
Feilding, Manawatu / Full time
$92,800 - $125,600
The Company
Strives to be a successful, future-oriented organisation providing services that benefit communities to support a connected, vibrant and thriving Manawatū.
The Manawatū district is experiencing continued growth with 33% increase in residential dwellings and 15% increase in resource applications over the last year.
This role presents a rewarding, exciting and challenging opportunity to join the friendly team of 7.
This is an excellent chance to contribute your expertise to a dynamic team during a period of growth and transformation. The role plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the district by facilitating responsible development while ensuring compliance with regulations
If you're enthusiastic about making a positive impact and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role could be a perfect fit for you.
The Role
· An exciting and challenging opportunity to contribute to the success of the planning team and the growth of the organisation and the district.
· Will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the district by facilitating responsible development while ensuring compliance with regulations.
· Administer the District Plan and ensure that statutory responsibilities under the Resource Management Act 1991, statutes and regulations are met.
· This role will process complex resource consents for compliance with the District Plan.
About You
· Extensive knowledge of the Resource Management Act, particularly on resource and subdivision contents
· 5+ years practical experience in resource management consent processing
· Effective time management skills
· Excellent skills and proficiency in a range of computer systems and software, and electronic record management systems
· Experience in applying engineering standards and codes to subdivisions consent conditions
· Proven report writing and confident communication skills
· Competence in preparing evidence and presenting at hearings
· The ability to embrace change and continuous improvement
· The ability to provide planning advice, support and guidance to colleagues and management staff within the organisation, and to ratepayers and members of the public.
The Benefits
· Negotiable salary based upon experience across $92,800-$125,600
· 8 hours per day with flexible start/finish times
· 5 Weeks annual leave
· Pleasant, friendly, fun working culture
· Secure and solid role
· Opportunities to grow and develop your career
· Excellent ongoing training and development opportunities
· Work in a collaborative environment across planning, consenting, compliance and engineering
Senior RMA Planner
Tawa, Kapiti (Paraparaumu) Levin or remote home working (would suit Manawatu/Horowhenua based) Full time
$110,000 - $140,000
The Company
The business was formed in 2016 by a team of Directors who came from a larger consultancy to set up a new company with a focus on utilising their many years of local experience to provide professional, reliable, and quality land development and civil engineering services across Wellington and the wider lower North Island.
Over the years the company has grown from its initial inception to the talented team that it has today.
Their engineering, planning and surveying experts combine a high level of technical knowledge with a strong appreciation of constructability alongside an awareness of environmental outcomes across a wide variety of challenging and varied projects.
They pride themselves in a people focussed open culture of continual learning and professional development in a fun, flexible, family style environment. The team are well trained, talented and motivated with a strong support network around them.
Career growth is actively encouraged, and staff well-being is paramount.
The company is now beginning an exciting next phase of their business and as such they have created some new key roles that they are looking to hire asap
The Role
Meeting with clients to discuss subdivision viability and design
Collaborate in the design of the subdivision scheme plans
Council pre-application meetings or hearings
Preparation of Resource Consent applications for a range of purposes such as subdivision, land use consent and environmental consents
Manage applications through Council, including all correspondence, meetings and engagement of other required specialists
About You
NZ qualification with NZPI membership seeking broad experience with aspiration for career and personal development
10 yrs NZ with exposure to Client facing/leadership
The Benefits
Negotiable salary - Remuneration is not limited as they are interested in passionate and driven individuals looking to take the next step in their career that perhaps they cannot achieve in their current organisation.
Excellent opportunity for career advancement into a meaningful management role, you can play a big part in the next phase of growth within an already well established, successful business.
Flexible working arrangements
The opportunity to work on a variety of exciting and challenging projects throughout the lower North Island.
Multi-disciplinary consultancy - the successful candidates will work closely with the wider land development team of scientists, engineers, surveyors, and planners.
Intermediate or Senior Planner
Hamilton / Full time
$85,000 - $140,000
The Company
My client supplies surveying, planning, and engineering design services to private individuals, companies, developers and local body. Most of their work is in Hamilton and the greater Waikato but often extends to the Coromandel and Great Barrier Island.
They believe in collaboration with our clients in an open and transparent partnership. Relationships are critical to them and they prioritise communication and professionalism. .
The Role
Tasks will be reflective of a candidates experience.
Preparation of resource consent applications to local and regional authorities.
Communication with all land development parties.
Site development feasibility reporting
About You
Ability to apply RMA knowledge within a commercial environment.
Good communication and reporting writing skills.
Understanding and applications of the current district, regional plans and relevant legislation.
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and complete tasks in a timely manner.
NZPI member and relevant planning degree
The Benefits
Professional development.
A competitive remuneration package based on experience.
Friendly colleagues and plenty of social events.
A high degree of autonomy to competent applicants.
Intermediate/Senior Planner
Auckland North/ Full time
$75,000 - $120,000
The Company
Surveying and land development specialists. They are a multi-disciplinary land surveying, planning, development, landscape architecture, architectural design and project management consultancy. Their ethos is to look beyond the horizon and to provide sustainable development for future generations.
They are involved in a diverse range of projects and clients throughout the Auckland and Kaipara region.
They are a fast-growing, privately-owned company, and are looking for an enthusiastic, qualified Planner to manage the needs of their growing business which services clients in both the private and public sectors.
They offer a relaxed team environment with a wide variety of challenging work within both the private and public sectors.
The Role
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About You
Strong written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of the Resource Management Act 1991
Strength and experience in dealing with TLA’s
Appropriate Planning, Resource Management, Geography or Social Sciences degree
Team player with the ability to work independently when required
You will need to be creative, with the ability to problem solve, have an eye for detail and the ability to learn quickly. A sound knowledge of the Resource Management Act is essential.
The Benefits
Relaxed team environment with a wide variety of challenging work within both the private and public sectors.
Enjoy the coastie life, beautiful beaches, awesome surfing, restaurants and a laid-back lifestyle and still only 30 minutes to the city.
Intermediate Planner
Tauranga, Napier, Queenstown or Wanaka / Full time
$85,000 - $110,000
The Company
Is a leading specialist planning and urban design consultancy with offices throughout New Zealand.
They provide professional planning advice to their stable, long-standing private and public client base throughout New Zealand.
Projects include:
Commerical developments
Large scale private plan changes
Defence
Centre redevelopments
Unitary Plan review and other district, regional and unitary policy and plan change projects throughout New Zealand
Large scale residential projects
National Policy development, Central Government
They have an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate planning professional to join their expanding team.
The Role
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About You
A tertiary qualification in planning and/or resource management
Holding or eligible for NZPI membership
Excellent written and presentation skills
A professional attitude and approach
Experience ranging from 1 to 8+ years, depending on the position applied for
Experience in managing projects, depending on level of experience
The ability to work as part of a positive team environment
The Benefits
A very competitive salary
Career development and opportunities to work in particular fields of interest
A supportive working environment
A wide range of challenging and exciting projects
Support for ongoing professional training
A fun and friendly culture with a team who love their work
Flexible working options
Intermediate & Senior Planners
Christchurch, Queenstown, Wanaka, Cromwell or Dunedin/ Full time
$140,000 - $160,000
The Company
Very well established company with a large network of clients across the South Island with offices in Christchurch, Oamaru, Dunedin, Cromwell, Queenstown, Alexandra and Wanaka.
A great team of people to work with. You'll get interesting work, support from your colleagues, and investment in your personal development and career pathway.
Develop professionally and as a leader, using your exceptional interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
The Role
Lead resource consent applications and other planning projects
Manage diverse local projects for successful outcomes
Collaborate in teams for high-quality client work
Supervise resource consent applications and other planning projects
Foster client and stakeholder relations
Ensure transparent team communication
Offer expert planning advice
Proactively update and support clients
About You
RMA planning experience is essential
Applicants for these positions must have at least NZ residency and full NZ driver’s license
The Benefits
A diverse range of projects
Excellent client base
Health Insurance for all employees
Employee Assistance Programme (OCP)
Paid volunteer days
Financial assistance for relocation
Senior Resource Management Planner
Rotorua / Full time
$110,000 - $140,000 (flexible hours 30-40 per week)
The Company
Is a multi-disciplinary consultancy offering Planning, Engineering, and Surveying expertise to a national client base.
With six offices throughout the central North Island and over 80 years in the industry, they know what it takes to deliver exceptional outcomes to their clients.
The company that acknowledges and appreciates the work and time our employees put into their work and are proud of their team culture and workplace ethics.
They are seeking an Senior-level Planner to join their team. This position is based in their Rotorua office. However, within this role, you will also work closely with the other planners across the group.
The Role
Prepare, lodge, and manage regulatory approvals and actions as required under the Resource Management Act 1991, local bylaws and national statutes on behalf of clients for subdivision and land use consents, including discharge permits, water takes, earthworks consents, outline plan approvals, Notices of Requirement, Private Plan Change Requests etc
Undertake special planning tasks such as DOC Concessions, Policy, Management Plans
Pre-application preparation, attendance at meetings and guidance.
Provide due diligence, feasibility and planning advice to clients.
Providing internal planning advice to Engineers and Surveyors within the business as relevant and appropriate on multi-disciplinary projects.
Producing reports, preparing and presenting expert evidence for hearings.
Establish and maintain working relationships quickly and effectively within the team and clients.
Consultation and negotiation with affected parties, stakeholders and the general public.
Preparation of submissions on resource consent applications, district or regional plan changes.
Local government services, including consent processing.
About You
A Degree in Environmental Planning or similar
Experience within either the Consulting or Local/Regional Council sectors
At least 5 years’ experience within the New Zealand planning environment
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Presentation Skills
General understanding of Maori cultural values, tikanga and treaty of Waitangi
Ideally, some experience in consultation
The Benefits
Career development opportunities, including annual training budgets, tertiary study programs and payment of professional membership fees
A mentoring system with some of NZ’s top professionals
Commitment to wellbeing, including flexible working environments
Long service reward system
Solid staff recognition programs
They are big enough to have exciting projects but small enough to feel like a family company, their people are their biggest asset, and they love to see them excel.
Hours are flexible between 30 and 40 per week.
Associate or Senior Planner
Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Napier, Kerikeri, Whangarei, Queenstown or Wanaka / Full time
$110,000 - $150,000
The Company
Is a leading specialist planning and urban design consultancy with offices throughout New Zealand.
They provide professional planning advice to their stable, long-standing private and public client base throughout New Zealand.
Projects include:
Commerical developments
Large scale private plan changes
Defence
Centre redevelopments
Unitary Plan review and other district, regional and unitary policy and plan change projects throughout New Zealand
Large scale residential projects
National Policy development, Central Government
They have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and well-respected planning professional to join their expanding team.
The Role
Opportunity to work on a range of consenting and policy projects across New Zealand as part of the nationwide team.
About You
A tertiary qualification in planning and/or resource management
Holding or eligible for NZPI membership
Excellent written and presentation skills
A professional attitude and approach
Experience ranging from 3 to 8+ years, depending on the position applied for
Experience in managing projects, depending on level of experience
The ability to work as part of a positive team environment
The Benefits
A very competitive salary
Career development and opportunities to work in particular fields of interest
A supportive working environment
A wide range of challenging and exciting projects
Support for ongoing professional training
A fun and friendly culture with a team who love their work
Flexible working options
Resource Consent Planner
Whangarei / Full time
$80,000 - $130,000
The Company
Leading professional consultancy providing start-to-end solutions for housing, land development, subdivision and infrastructure projects.
They are a well-established consultancy with highly qualified staff, state of the art technologies and procedures, and a great team working environment.
Their team of 90+ staff is located across four offices in Auckland and Northland and has a proud reputation for delivering high quality services and outcomes.
The Role
They are looking for a dynamic planner to lead the planning services provided from their Whangarei office. If you are skilled in land development and want to progress your planning career up to a senior level in a consultancy that is truly focused on better land development solutions this is the job for you.
Their Northland offices are in Whangarei Town Centre. From there you will be the lead planner in project managing planning inputs for some of Northlands most significant projects. The position covers a range of resource consents work, with a particular focus on residential land development and medium density-built development of all scales. Depending on your interests and skills there is also the opportunity to be involved in planning policy and plan change projects and giving evidence at hearings.
About You
You will need to be a great communicator and you will have a high level of analytical and report writing skills.
The position requires at least a bachelor’s degree in planning or project management and 3+ years New Zealand planning or land development experience.
You will also have:
Ability to lead projects
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Outstanding attention to detail
A willingness to collaborate with large teams
Ability to prioritise tasks among numerous projects
Ability to work to deadlines
The Benefits
A career that gives the opportunity to be part of a team of professionals in a supportive work environment delivering great places. The company are committed to investing in people, provide personal development plan support and mentoring to help you grow and take the next step.
They offer a friendly, flexible working environment and a salary package that is attractive and targeted at the experience and potential of the applicant.
Location: Whangarei, Northland
Hours: Preferred hours are 40 hours per week Monday to Friday (flexibility an option).
Benefits: Competitive Salary, subsidised employee health insurance, gym membership and the opportunity to work within a great team.
Senior Planner
Palmerston North / Full time
$120,000 - $145,000
The Company
Multidisciplinary Engineering and Survey company providing quality surveying, project management, shop detailing and engineering services across New Zealand from their Palmerston North base.
The Role
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About You
In addition to having a degree in Resource Management or other planning related disciplines you will bring the following attributes to the role:
A sound knowledge of the Resource Management Act and how it relates in a local context
Three to five years planning experience either in a local authority of private practice setting
A team player that enjoys sharing their knowledge with others, and collaborating to achieve outcomes
Client focused and results orientated with a strong attention to detail
You will have full New Zealand drivers license, be a New Zealand citizen or hold the required visa to work in New Zealand, be willing to undergo a drug screening and/or medical check if required.
The Benefits
Flexible working arrangements
Team based work environment with cross functional teams
Professional development opportunities, including on the job training from our highly experienced team
Exciting and challenging work, they are involved in some of the region’s biggest projects
A fun and family friendly work environment focused on staff wellbeing
Competitive salary and benefits including, relocation assistance, and potential shareholding opportunities
Intermediate Planner
Auckland CBD/ Full time
$70,000 - $100,000
The Company
My client is a successful multi-disciplinary consultancy based in the Auckland CBD. They provide a range of services across planning, engineering, architecture, environmental engineering and project management.
Due to continued growth, they are looking for an Intermediate Planner to join their business. The company prides itself on a family like environment with employee well-being at its core. They have excellent staff retention and a great working culture with excellent career progression opportunities.
The Role
Work on a wide variety of interesting and diverse projects including small to large scale infrastructure projects, resource management, industrial development and more.
Provide expertise on complex planning and resource management issues for a broad range of clients and industry.
Preparation of Resource Consents applications for Council, across a range of different land use and subdivision activities.
Support to senior staff when preparing complex consent applications and submissions.
Preparation of development potential, feasibility studies and due diligence assessments.
About You
2 years + New Zealand experience
NZPI Membership or working towards
Tertiary Qualifications in Planning, Resource Management or similar
Good report wiring skills
Knowledge and experience in relevant legislation
Good communications skills and a positive attitude
Benefits
Excellent salary and benefits
Flexible working
Range of diverse projects in a multi-disciplinary environment
Excellent mentoring from senior colleagues
Active social side
Professional and technical development opportunities including guidance and support for professional registration (NZPI)
New Zealand owned business
Senior/Intermediate Planner
Fielding or Levin / Full time
$110k-$145k
The Company
My client is a well-respected and busy, NZ owned multidisciplinary planning, engineering and surveying company that provides expert planning surveying, project management and engineering services across New Zealand.
They work on a broad variety of rural and urban projects, so job variety is guaranteed. They have many existing projects on the go, and more in the pipeline, they have projects between the Coromandel and Wellington, and many places between.
Due to steady growth and ongoing workload, they are looking to hire an Intermediate or Senior level Planner to their team.
The Role
Meeting with clients to discuss subdivision viability and design
Collaborate in the design of the subdivision scheme plans
Council pre-application meetings or hearings
Preparation of Resource Consent applications for a range of purposes such as subdivision, land use consent and environmental consents
Manage applications through Council, including all correspondence, meetings and engagement of other required specialists
Project management
Monitoring the completion of consent conditions
Ensuring time frames are maintained
Scheduling of work as required
Preparing and submitting sign off certificate requests through Council
About You
Degree in Resource Management or other planning related disciplines
A sound knowledge of the Resource Management
3 years plus planning experience either in a local authority of private practice setting
A team player that enjoys sharing their knowledge with others, and collaborating to achieve outcomes
Client focused and results orientated with a strong attention to detail
Tertiary qualifications in planning, resource management or a similar discipline
Up to date knowledge of current and proposed legislation
Strong report writing skills with a focus on clear and concise presentation
Excellent communication skills
Benefits
Flexible working arrangements
Team based work environment with cross functional teams
Professional development opportunities, including on the job training from their highly experienced team
Exciting and challenging work, we are involved in some of the region’s biggest projects
A fun and family friendly work environment focused on staff wellbeing
Competitive salary and benefits including, relocation assistance, and potential shareholding opportunities
Intermediate Planner
Auckland Central/ Full time
$85,000 - $110,000
The Company
Excellent opportunity for an Intermediate Planner to join a large-scale property developer in central Auckland.
The Role
You will be the sole Planner in this role so must be able to work autonomously. Opportunity to progress in a Development Manager style role so would suit someone who is passionate about property.
You will have wide ranging remit including reviewing new sites, reviewing planning issues and managing planning processes.
For the right person, this is an opportunity to grow their skillset. Ideally you will have private sector experience.
About You
2-5 years planning experience
The Benefits
For the right person, this is an opportunity to grow their skillset. Ideally you will have private sector experience. The role can develop into a land development / property management style role.
Intermediate or Senior Resource Management Consultant/Associate
Auckland North Shore, Napier, Dunedin, Hamilton, New Plymouth or Invercargill / Full time
$100,000 - $150,000 ($150k+ for Associate)
The Company
National company working at the cutting edge of environmental management in New Zealand, providing specialist advice on complex planning and resource management issues including large-scale, nationally significant projects.
The Role
You’ll hit the ground running on some exciting projects where you can broaden your experience and work with some of New Zealand’s leading resource management professionals on high profile projects . Their team currently work across the aquaculture, rural, mining, energy and industrial sectors.
You will be helping their clients solve their challenges and achieve their goals by delivering strategic and innovative solutions, showcasing your talents and your understanding of their needs.
About You
They are looking for outstanding individuals with ambition, who possess a strong desire for delivery of quality client solutions, possess a strong technical foundation and enjoy a fast-paced environment.
You will have a planning or environmental science related degree and must be able to demonstrate the following attributes:
Solid understanding of the principles of resource management planning and / or environmental science.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience within a resource management planning / environmental science related field.
A varied background in the types of projects you have under your belt.
Quality focused.
Results driven.
Ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders including business, iwi, District and Regional
Councils and Central Government.
An ability to communicate complex issues in a simple accessible manner.
Excellent analysis and report writing skills and a meticulous eye for detail
If this sounds like you and you’re a lateral thinker, thrive on a challenge and are ready to make a difference on major projects, we want to hear from you!
The Benefits
Varied projects
Choice of office
Salary + annual bonus
Intermediate Planner
Auckland CBD / Full time
$70,000 - $95,000 + Bonus
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