Principal Planner - Dunedin
Core
Lead complex planning, policy, and consenting projects for clients in local government, infrastructure, renewables, and development sectors.
Role type
Principal Planner (Senior IC with people leadership)
Builds
Integrated planning solutions and policy frameworks for regional and national clients
Domain
Urban planning & resource management
Required skills
Resource Management Planning expertise, project leadership, technical review, stakeholder engagement, commercial strategy, mentoring, multidisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
NZPI membership, commercial mindset, ability to identify growth opportunities
Technologies
Planning software, policy frameworks, consenting processes
Responsibilities
Lead complex planning and policy projects; develop trusted advisor relationships with clients; provide high-level strategic advice; mentor and develop regional planners; undertake technical reviews for quality assurance; collaborate with multidisciplinary specialists
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship