Principal Planner District & Urban
Core
Lead complex district and regional resource consent applications, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement for land use, subdivision, and infrastructure projects in Central Otago.
Role type
Principal District & Urban Planner (Senior IC)
Builds
District plans, resource consent strategies, and planning documents for clients and communities.
Domain
Urban planning, environmental management, and resource consent in New Zealand.
Required skills
District planning, resource consent strategy, stakeholder engagement, strategic advisory, RMA expertise, infrastructure planning, land use planning, subdivision development, mentoring, business development.
Preferred skills
NZPI membership, sustainable urban development passion.
Technologies
RMA, national policy frameworks, local government processes.
Responsibilities
Lead scoping and strategic oversight of district/resource consent applications; Provide high-level planning advice across multi-disciplinary projects; Front complex consultation with councils, agencies, and community groups; Present evidence at hearings including Environment Court; Mentor less experienced planners; Manage key client relationships and drive business development; Identify industry trends and provide strategic insights.
Seniority
Principal, strategic leadership & mentorship