Planners - Resource Management, District & Consents

6 days ago


Auckland City, New Zealand Peak Recruitment New Zealand Ltd Full time

Resource management decisions shape our cities and towns, determine the use of our natural resources, and ensure the protection of our environment and communities. We work with Regional and District Councils and Consultancies across New Zealand and are seeing high demand for experienced Resource Management, District and Consents Planners.

Whether you’re immigrating to New Zealand**, **returning home, or seeking a change, we can support you to secure the right job. We’re an experienced and knowledgeable team, connecting technical professionals with employers in engineering, infrastructure, and environment. We will support you through the recruitment process, offering honest and valuable advice and keeping you well informed throughout. If you’re new to New Zealand, you’ll find it’s a special place to live with diverse landscapes, wild untouched places, friendly people, and a relaxed way of life.

If you have skills in the any of the following areas, we welcome you to get in touch:

- Providing planning advice and guidance
- Reviewing and developing policies, and district and spatial plans
- Steering engagement and consultation processes
- Preparing and presenting expert witness evidence
- Team leadership and group management
- Project management
- Stakeholder and client relationship management

It is essential that you have:

- A relevant resource management planning qualification & a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience
- Excellent written and spoken English

If this has sparked your interest and you have the required resource management experience and qualifications, please apply. If your experience is well aligned with current client needs, we'll be in touch.



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