Resilient Communities Planner

3 days ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Harrison Grierson Full time
About Us
Harrison Grierson is a leading engineering and design consultancy in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our mission is to create resilient communities by delivering quality urban forms and enhancing the environment.
We pride ourselves on innovation, knowledge, and outstanding client service. Our team of experts uses the latest technologies to shape new and sustainable environments, enhancing life for everyone.
We have long-standing clients and are of a size where we can take on big projects while maintaining a personable feel. Our values include being determined, accountable, and honest in everything we do.

About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team of experienced planners in Christchurch. As part of our planning team, you will contribute to diverse projects that include strategic and policy planning, resource consenting, and designations as well as feasibility and advisory services.
You will work closely with our multi-disciplinary teams, including engineers, urban designers, and environmental specialists to enhance the environment and deliver integrated planning solutions.

Main Responsibilities
- Contribute towards the delivery of various planning projects, including feasibility assessments, preparing and processing resource consent applications, policy planning, and master planning for residential subdivisions and commercial developments.
- Provide best-practice planning advice and strategic solutions that balance the needs of clients with the broader community and the environment.
- Work collaboratively with our multi-disciplinary teams and communicate proactively with clients to build long-term and meaningful relationships.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in planning and legislative changes.

Required Skills and Qualifications
- Relevant tertiary qualification in planning, urban development, or a related field.
- Membership or eligibility for membership with the New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI) is desirable.
- 2+ years of experience in planning is required, with a strong understanding of the RMA and local planning frameworks.
- Experience working within a multi-disciplinary consultancy environment or within a Council is desirable.
- Experience of infrastructure consenting and related policy development is desirable.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, plus the ability to establish collaborative relationships at multiple levels.
- Personal leadership, motivation, and self-management skills.

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