Technical Director

2 days ago


Christchurch, New Zealand PDP Pattle Delamore Partners Full time
Technical Director - RMA / Environmental Planning

This is a newly created position and a rare opportunity for someone with significant experience and understanding of the RMA to take up a role in many of our offices across the nation. This will be a regional planning leadership role, leading and growing the environmental planning service offered by our firm, working amongst a national planning team.

Join an established and highly respected environmental and engineering consultancy with a nationwide presence. Driven by solving the important infrastructure and environmental challenges facing NZ, we are still growing and invite you to be part of our future. You will be working in a business that prides itself on our people-focused culture, our fun workplace, and our creative thinking and sound advice.

About the Role
  • Expand PDP’s offerings in RMA Planning services through strong relationship management and business development.
  • Undertake and support our professional work primarily in the area of RMA Planning, plan policy and strategy, consenting, consultation, and management.
  • Provide leadership in developing and implementing the RMA Planning team’s approach to the market and further build and lead a high calibre team of planners.
  • Work collaboratively with the wider planning team in all PDP offices around NZ.
  • A key leadership position within the company where you will have influence over the direction of the business and have the potential for shareholding.
What You'll Bring
  • Relevant NZPI recognised Planning qualification (ideally to Master’s level) from a recognised leading university.
  • Comprehensive understanding of the NZ planning system and relevant legislation.
  • Minimum 15 years of experience and proven track record in a regional council, local authority, or private sector planning.
  • Strong business development skills including preparation of competitive proposals.
  • Proven leadership skills; a collegiate, team-player attitude.
  • Ability to work on multi-disciplinary projects, integrating with scientists, engineers, ecologists, and others.
What We Offer

At PDP, we believe a great company is built by great people. We’re dedicated to providing a fun and supportive environment for all employees, including:

  • A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, income protection, salary top up for parental leave, and the ability to purchase extra annual leave.
  • Flexible/hybrid working culture, facilitating a healthy work-life balance.
  • Professional development opportunities, including support for ongoing training and education, and fully subsidised membership fees.
  • Opportunity to lead significant, high-profile, and complex projects that have a positive impact on the environment and communities.
  • A vibrant environment, committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion.
How To Apply

Excited candidates should submit their resume and cover letter outlining both their experience and qualifications to . Please include the job title as the subject line. We look forward to reviewing your application and welcoming talent to our ever-growing team

If you have any further questions about the role please send them through to or feel free to look through our website to better understand the diverse range of projects and services here at PDP.

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