Planner

Posted 06 March 2023
Salary70,000 to 95,000
LocationAuckland
Job type Permanent
DisciplineInfrastructure
Reference659951

Job description

THE ROLE

You will be responsible for excellence in the execution of our planning initiatives. If you enjoy building relationships and working in a fun, productive team, this position could be a good fit for you. The primary objective of this role is to assist the team in the successful delivery of our high-profile projects.

KEY OUTPUTS
  • Prepare, lodge, and manage regulatory approvals and actions required under the Resource Management Act 1991, local bylaws and national statutes.
  • Contribute to the processing of Council applications.
  • Undertake plan review and preparation.
  • Pre-application preparation, attendance at meetings and guidance.
  • Provide due diligence and planning advice to clients.
  • Appeal work.
  • Assist with business development.
WORK EXPERIENCE
  • Minimum 3 years’ New Zealand experience as a Planner.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams of talented professionals.
  • Proven track record in the consulting or local council environments
EDUCATION
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant discipline (Resource & Environmental Planning, Urban Planning or similar).
  • Recognised associations such as NZPI membership would be an advantage.
KEY SKILLS
  • Ability to establish a working relationship quickly and effectively with our planning team and clients.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to express complex ideas in a simply understood manner.
  • Ability to prioritise workload when balancing multiple deliverables.
  • Strong attention to detail, able to focus on critical elements, while remaining mindful of the big picture.
  • A highly motivated and autonomous individual who values being part of a talented team with diverse skills and experience.

SKILLS and EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate will have:
  • Minimum 3 years’ New Zealand experience as a Planner.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams of talented professionals.
  • Proven track record in the consulting or local council environments
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant discipline (Resource & Environmental Planning, Urban Planning or similar).
  • Recognised associations such as NZPI membership would be an advantage.
  
On a day-to-day basis the role you will be expected to:
  • Prepare, lodge, and manage regulatory approvals and actions required under the Resource Management Act 1991, local bylaws and national statutes.
  • Contribute to the processing of Council applications.
  • Undertake plan review and preparation.
  • Pre-application preparation, attendance at meetings and guidance.
  • Provide due diligence and planning advice to clients.
  • Appeal work.
  • Assist with business development.
  
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

A highly competitive salary with a well-known name in the industry and the ability to progress your career with a company that has grown consistently over a long period of time.

Working with some of the best in the business and with ongoing training and support provided, you will have the opportunity to grow your knowledge within the planning discipline in the private and public sectors.

THE COMPANY

This company provides specialist advice on governance and advocacy, resource management and regulatory planning, strategy, policy, project direction and management.

They advise central and local government as well as private bodies. With a team of 6 mostly Senior Planners – Junior and Intermediate planners get fed interesting and complex projects and an unrivalled opportunity to accelerate their learning and development.

Renowned for the delivery of complex projects in controversial and political environments. The governance and management experience their experienced workforce ensures a high level of success in bringing projects to positive conclusions.

These include the design and implementation of new organisational structures, delivery of large-scale development and policy projects, contract negotiations and project/programme management.

Highly skilled in Local Government and Resource Management Act procedures they maintain an up to date working knowledge of these statutes. Work in this area involves strategy/policy development and implementation.

The Company also has specific experience in administering regulatory services, including bylaws, consenting and permits and a proven track record in delivering large scale and complex resource consents.


To Apply

This opportunity is not one to be missed and is sure to be snapped up soon so apply now.  For questions, get in touch with our Engineering Recruitment Consultant, Hugh Miller, on 027 305 0677 for a confidential chat or apply via Seek and he'll give you a call.