Senior Planner

3 days ago

Tauranga Central, New Zealand S&L Land Specialists Full time

SENIOR PLANNER – TAURANGA

The S&L VISION is to continue growing as a respected provider of Land Development solutions, driven by our pursuit of personal and professional excellence. Our MISSION is to enable clients to develop and elevate projects that enhance our community, environment, and economy.

About the role:

Due to significant growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planner to join our team in Tauranga.

As our Senior Planner, you will lead the delivery of high-quality planning advice and technical expertise across diverse land development projects, foster strong client and stakeholder relationships, and play a pivotal role in expanding S&L's planning presence across the Bay of Plenty and Waikato regions.

Your responsibilities include:

  • Providing high-quality planning, policy, and consenting advice across a wide range of land development projects.
  • Preparing and managing land use and subdivision consent applications, including end-to-end consent processes with Councils and stakeholders.
  • Supporting project scoping, feasibility assessments, and due diligence to inform development opportunities.
  • Working closely with Project Managers to deliver planning and resource consent advice that meets project objectives and deadlines.
  • Ensuring all planning activities align with industry standards, legislation, development codes, and New Zealand standards.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, local authorities, and internal teams to support successful project delivery.

As a successful candidate, you will have:

  • A minimum of 6 years' experience in RMA planning, ideally gained in local government or private consultancy.
  • A strong ability to provide practical solutions and planning advice, supported by excellent communication skills.
  • The proven expertise in applying technical planning skills to business development opportunities.
  • Demonstrated experience in building and managing strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
  • An in-depth understanding of the local planning framework in Waikato, particularly Hamilton City Council processes.
  • The ability to self-manage and work efficiently.
  • Bonus skills include experience leading multidisciplinary project teams, knowledge of plan change processes or policy development, and an interest in mentoring junior planners as the team grows.

We pride ourselves on our supportive and collaborative team culture, and we are seeking someone who shares our values and is dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients.

Please submit your CV and Cover letter through the Seek Portal.

Applications close on 16th January 2026.

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