Planning Consultant

Planning Consultant, Queenstown

• Deliver diverse and exciting projects across public and private sector clients
• Grow your career with development opportunities alongside highly skilled planners
• Enjoy a vibrant, collaborative office in one of New Zealand's most dynamic regions

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Intermediate Planner to join our South Island Planning team in Queenstown. With a strong and stimulating work pipeline ahead, we need an experienced planner to join us on that journey.

Responsibilities

• Working alongside our planning and property consultants in the Queenstown team
• Working for private and council clients throughout Otago and Southland
• Resource Consent, Notice of Requirement and Designation applications under the Resource Management Act (RMA) and Fast Track legislation
• Preparing planning advice and due diligence
• Resource consent processing for local authorities
• District plan review and policy services

About you

We're looking for someone with the following skills and attributes:

• At least two years' experience in a planning role (consultancy or local government desirable)
• Strong knowledge of the RMAA and relevant qualification in planning or a related field
• Hold or be eligible for NZPI membership
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with members of our established team
• The ability to form strong and effective relationships with colleagues and clients