Planner in Queenstown or Christchurch

Looking for a change of scene?We’re growing and looking for a planner to join our team – either in Queenstown or Christchurch. Why join Town Planning Group? We work on a broad mix of planning projects across New Zealand – from district and regional consenting to strategic planning advice. You’ll be hands-on in your work, involved from the early stages through to client engagement and project delivery. Our clients range from large-scale developers and government agencies to international businesses, and no two days are the same.

You’ll be joining a supportive, experienced team who back each other, do great work, and enjoy what we do. Who are we? Town Planning Group is a specialist planning consultancy, established in 2006. Our work spans all aspects of planning and resource management, including private plan changes, plan reviews, resource consents and designations, and strategic planning evaluation and advice. We work nationwide, with a focus on practical outcomes and long-term relationships. Check out townplanning. co. nz/projects for a look at what we’re up to. What we offer: We value balance and long-term careers.

Here’s what you can expect: Competitive salary – above market, because we know experience counts. Flexi-time – life’s busy, and we support flexibility to manage it. Annual wellness allowance – think gym, ski pass, yoga, whatever works for you. A client hosting budget – because good relationships matter. Support for professional development – we’ll back you to grow in your role. Who we’re looking for: We’re after someone with at least 5 years’ planning experience – whether that’s in council or consultancy.

You’ll need to be confident preparing applications and engaging with clients and key stakeholders, and comfortable navigating the RMA, District and Regional Plans, and other planning frameworks. We’re also looking for: Clear, concise writing and communication. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset. Reliability – we keep our promises and expect the same. Someone who thinks about the bigger picture, and understands how to apply planning frameworks to real-world problems. Sound like a good fit? Send your CV and a brief cover letter to Anita Collie at anita@townplanning. co. nz.

If you’d like a confidential chat, feel free to give Anita a call on 021 568 35 or Daniel on 0274 658 099.