CareerPlan

Resource Management Planner/Senior Resource Management Planner

Sydenham, ChristchurchFull-time2026-10-13 → 2026-11-03
On-siteCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Prepare, assess, and process resource consent applications for land use, subdivision, and regional projects across New Zealand, while contributing to strategic planning and policy reviews.

Role type

Senior Resource Management Planner

Builds

Resource consent approvals and strategic planning initiatives for development and infrastructure projects

Domain

Urban planning and resource management in New Zealand

Required skills

Resource consent application preparation, statutory assessments, consent strategies, district plan reviews, legislative knowledge, stakeholder engagement, spatial planning, report writing

Preferred skills

Fast-track Approvals Act experience, plan change processes, policy assessments, submissions preparation

Technologies

Resource Management Act, Fast-track Approvals Act, district plans

Responsibilities

Prepare resource consent applications for land use, subdivision, and regional consents; Support projects under Fast-track Approvals Act; Provide planning advice and develop consent strategies; Contribute to district plan reviews and strategic planning projects; Assist clients with legislative changes; Engage with councils, clients, and mana whenua; Prepare planning reports and technical advice

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC