Planner (Senior)

**Planner (Senior Level)**
Nelson Whakatū

Bring your planning expertise
to work collaboratively with our

clients, stakeholders, and
multi-disciplinary project teams

We’re looking for
someone with
A minimum of ten years’ professional
experience in planning, with at
least five of those years being in a
consultancy environment

A wide range of project experience
that demonstrates sound project
management skills and involvement
in all aspects of planning

Excellent knowledge of the statutory
approval process and awareness of
upcoming legislative changes and
challenges

Excellent communication skills,
together with experience in
community and stakeholder
engagement

Strong people and interpersonal
skills with adaptability, collaboration
and enthusiasm in spades

Experience leading others on projects
and within the office environment

The ability to think conceptually and
focus on wide-ranging or long-term
implications

A thirst for knowledge and a drive to
take on new challenges

A Bachelor’s Degree and/or Master’s
Degree in a Planning related field

Full membership of the NZ Planning
Institute
- At Boffa Miskell, it is important to us that we understand the communities
- and environment we work in. Our new Whakatū/Nelson office gives us
- another place from which to work more closely with our clients to help them
- in their endeavours. With existing local relationships in the Nelson, Tasman
- and Marlborough regions (Te Tau Ihu / Top of the South) we are looking for
- people with the range of complementary skills sets we offer to build our local
- presence. We’ll do this carefully to ensure we have a great foundation and
- can sustain our relationships, clients and collaborators in the region. Are you
- keen to be part of building something fresh with us?
- We are looking for experienced Planners who can develop enduring client
- relationships to grow our planning services, and be involved in all types of
- planning projects. As part of this role, you will:
- Lead a range of challenging and interesting projects, with accountability

for the achievement of key milestones, agreed deliverables and quality
planning outcomes.
- Have a track record of success as a work generator, with a good market

profile (especially locally).
- Provide high level professional advice, including input into multi
- disciplinary projects and policy initiatives.
- Cultivate strong working relationships with both internal team members

and clients.
- What does it feel like to be part of the Boffa Miskell whānau? You’ll be
joining a well-established, highly respected, entirely employee-owned
company. You’ll be supported by some of the best in the industry and working
alongside some incredibly influential professionals. We work with intent,
celebrate and support each other and our achievements along the way.
While we work hard, we also have fun along the way, including some special
celebrations this year to mark our 50th year of being in business.
Our people are important to us, and we’re committed to providing a balance
for our team between their work, family, and personal lives. We offer ongoing
opportunities for professional and personal development to ensure our
people can excel and grow, along with a clear career pathway. This includes
the opportunity to own shares in the company at senior levels. Our Mahi
Kōkēi initiative enables our team to have greater flexibility around working
remotely and provides the technology to make this happen.
Whether you’re a local, or looking to relocate to the Whakatū/Nelson area
we would be keen to hear from you.

Closing date**:Friday 16 August 2019