307 council planner jobs in New Zealand

Join a busy team with a solid pipeline of work
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Join a busy team with a solid pipeline of work
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Wellbeing benefits

Exciting oppurtunity for a Senior Planner to be based in our Christchurch office!

subClassification: Urban Design & PlanningUrban Design & Planning

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

24d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Resource Consents Monitoring & Enforcement Officer

at Porirua City Council

This is a Full time job

Porirua, Wellington

play a meaningful role in protecting environmental standards
enjoy balancing fieldwork with analytical thinking
join a motivated and hardworking team

play a meaningful role in protecting environmental standards
enjoy balancing fieldwork with analytical thinking
join a motivated and hardworking team

Are you passionate about environmental compliance and keen to play a hands-on role in shaping a thriving, sustainable city?

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed six days ago

Team Leader Stormwater & Waterways Operations

at Christchurch City Council

This is a Full time job

at Hawkes Bay Regional Council

$126,230 to $140,255 per annum based on 40 hours

Lead work that directly protects Christchurch and its communities
Influence how a critical network is managed, today and into the future
A people‑centred leadership role with trust, autonomy, and variety

Lead work that directly protects Christchurch and its communities
Influence how a critical network is managed, today and into the future
A people‑centred leadership role with trust, autonomy, and variety

We're looking for a natural leader with operational or maintenance experience to shape the future of our city's stormwater network

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

6d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Team Leader Planning - Hawke's Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

$113,305 – $133,300 per year

Lead strategic planning for emergency management across the region.
Align risk reduction, readiness, and recovery in future-focused plans.
5 weeks annual leave and extra superannuation after 3 years.

Lead strategic planning for emergency management across the region.
Align risk reduction, readiness, and recovery in future-focused plans.
5 weeks annual leave and extra superannuation after 3 years.

Join us and help lead the coordination of Hawke’s Bay’s regional emergency management planning.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

24d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Intermediate Resource Consents Planner

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Salary range $91,400-$107,500 dependant on exp

Shape development through diverse and interesting consents
Be a trusted voice guiding smart planning decisions
Enjoy the many NCC employee benefits we have on offer

Shape development through diverse and interesting consents
Be a trusted voice guiding smart planning decisions
Enjoy the many NCC employee benefits we have on offer

Step up in planning. Assess diverse consents, give trusted advice, and help shape the future of our city.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

24d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Intermediate Planner

at Inovo Projects Limited

This is a Full time job

Work on diverse projects that shape communities across New Zealand
Work alongside experts across multiple disciplines
Take ownership and grow your career pathway

Work on diverse projects that shape communities across New Zealand
Work alongside experts across multiple disciplines
Take ownership and grow your career pathway

Shape New Zealand’s future through diverse projects, real ownership, and mentorship in a collaborative, high-performing planning team.

subClassification: Urban Design & PlanningUrban Design & Planning

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

11d ago

Listed four days ago

Strategic Procurement Specialist

at Auckland Council

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Collaborative Environment: Work within a supportive and inclusive culture
Fantastic opportunity to contribute to Tāmaki Makaurau's future
Flexible Work Arrangements: Enjoy a work-life balance that suits your needs.

Collaborative Environment: Work within a supportive and inclusive culture
Fantastic opportunity to contribute to Tāmaki Makaurau's future
Flexible Work Arrangements: Enjoy a work-life balance that suits your needs.

Exciting career opportunity for Procurement Specialists

subClassification: Purchasing, Procurement & InventoryPurchasing, Procurement & Inventory

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

4d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Intermediate Resource Consents Planner

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

at Alexander Knight Recruitment

Salary range $91,400-$107,500 dependant on exp

Shape development through diverse and interesting consents
Be a trusted voice guiding smart planning decisions
Enjoy the many NCC employee benefits we have on offer

Shape development through diverse and interesting consents
Be a trusted voice guiding smart planning decisions
Enjoy the many NCC employee benefits we have on offer

Step up in planning. Assess diverse consents, give trusted advice, and help shape the future of our city.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

24d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Duty Planner | Kaiwhakamahere

at Wairoa District Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Wairoa, Hawkes Bay

At Wairoa District Council, you'll be part of a supportive team
We offer a collaborative work environment
Opportunities for professional development

At Wairoa District Council, you'll be part of a supportive team
We offer a collaborative work environment
Opportunities for professional development

Are you a planning professional who enjoys solving problems, working with people, and helping our community navigate planning processes?

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

26d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Planner

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$110,000 - $160,000 per year

$110,000 - $160,000
Flexible Work Location: Tauranga or Hamilton

$110,000 - $160,000
Flexible Work Location: Tauranga or Hamilton

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality planning advice across diverse land development projects.

subClassification: Urban Design & PlanningUrban Design & Planning

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

3d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Project Assistant

at CSA Engineering NZ limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Epsom, Auckland

$65,000 – $85,000 per year

Technical sales engineer/architect providing proposals, client support, compliance guidance, and relationship management across construction projects.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

27d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Corporate and Spatial Planner

at South Waikato District Council

This is a Full time job

Tokoroa, Waikato(Hybrid)

Permanent Full Time Role
Hybrid working arrangements
Opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and change

Permanent Full Time Role
Hybrid working arrangements
Opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and change

Come and join us as a Corporate and Spatial Planner!

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

18d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Senior Policy Planner

at Rangitikei District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Marton, Manawatu

Flexible working options | Tailored wellness benefits

Flexible working options | Tailored wellness benefits

This is a chance to step into a senior planning role where your work will help shape the future of the Rangitīkei district.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

21d ago

Listed two days ago

Project Manager - Parks

at Christchurch City Council

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$126,230 - $140,255

Shape a landmark project that will define Christchurch for generations
Drive outcomes through full project lifecycle ownership
Deliver public spaces that communities actively use and love

Shape a landmark project that will define Christchurch for generations
Drive outcomes through full project lifecycle ownership
Deliver public spaces that communities actively use and love

E ngā iwi, e ngā karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He īnoi tēnei ki a koe. Tono mai ki tētahi tūnga ki te Kauniher

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Head of Capital Planning and Delivery

at Hamilton City Council

This is a Full time job

You’ll help lift enterprise performance
Strengthening accountability and continuous improvement across the organisation
We’re open to shaping this role around the right person

You’ll help lift enterprise performance
Strengthening accountability and continuous improvement across the organisation
We’re open to shaping this role around the right person

Head of Capital Planning and Delivery at Hamilton City Council, leading capital work programmes for water services.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Intermediate Resource Consents Planner

Wellington Central, Wellington

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Salary range $91,400-$107,500 dependant on exp

Shape development through diverse and interesting consents
Be a trusted voice guiding smart planning decisions
Enjoy the many NCC employee benefits we have on offer

Shape development through diverse and interesting consents
Be a trusted voice guiding smart planning decisions
Enjoy the many NCC employee benefits we have on offer

Step up in planning. Assess diverse consents, give trusted advice, and help shape the future of our city.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

24d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Team Leader Planning - Hawke's Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management

at Hawkes Bay Regional Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

$113,305 – $133,300 per year

Lead strategic planning for emergency management across the region.
Align risk reduction, readiness, and recovery in future-focused plans.
5 weeks annual leave and extra superannuation after 3 years.

Lead strategic planning for emergency management across the region.
Align risk reduction, readiness, and recovery in future-focused plans.
5 weeks annual leave and extra superannuation after 3 years.

Join us and help lead the coordination of Hawke’s Bay’s regional emergency management planning.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

24d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Senior Advisor, Transport System Policy

at Auckland Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

From 120000 to 130000 NZD per year

Help shape the future direction of Auckland's transport system
Join a supportive and collaborative team
Flexible working and option to purchase an extra week of leave

Help shape the future direction of Auckland's transport system
Join a supportive and collaborative team
Flexible working and option to purchase an extra week of leave

Support the development of transport policies and investment planning needed for an effective transport system in Auckland.

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

11d ago

Listed five days ago

AMS Data Support Analyst

at Selwyn Water Limited

This is a Full time job

Rolleston, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Join a growing, future-focused utility
Contribute to the foundations of strong, data‑driven asset management
Work in a supportive, collaborative, and purpose‑led environment

Join a growing, future-focused utility
Contribute to the foundations of strong, data‑driven asset management
Work in a supportive, collaborative, and purpose‑led environment

This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to define the engineering foundations of a brand-new water organisation.

subClassification: Database Development & AdministrationDatabase Development & Administration

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

5d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT / ASSISTANT SITE MANAGER

at Aspec Construction Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

$35 – $45 per hour

Minimum of three years of construction industry experience
Basic understanding of construction drawings and specifications
Strong organisational and communication skills

Minimum of three years of construction industry experience
Basic understanding of construction drawings and specifications
Strong organisational and communication skills

We are seeking the services of a Construction Management Assistant / Assistant Site Manager to assist in the day-to-day running of our job sites.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Construction(Construction)

24d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Assistant Engineer - Water/Environmental

at Christchurch City Council

This is a Full time job

at New Plymouth District Council

$88,003 to $97,781 per annum + professional fees!

Enjoy varied and technically stimulating work
We'll support you on your pathway to becoming a Chartered Engineer
Work alongside highly skilled and experienced engineers and scientists

Enjoy varied and technically stimulating work
We'll support you on your pathway to becoming a Chartered Engineer
Work alongside highly skilled and experienced engineers and scientists

play a key role in supporting environmental and water engineering activities across the Council’s water portfolios and in the resilience of our City!

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

16d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Senior Project Coordinator

This is a Full time job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

Provide advanced coordination and project control support
Five weeks annual leave plus birthday leave
Apply now!

Provide advanced coordination and project control support
Five weeks annual leave plus birthday leave
Apply now!

We're looking for a talented Senior Project Coordinator to join our Project Management Office (PMO) on a permanent, full-time basis.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

17d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Head of Community Resilience & Assets

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Salary range $154,500-$181,800 dependant on exp.

Work with Executive leaders to guide community resilience and asset strategy
Lead strategy across community resilience,emergency management & building assets
Enjoy the many NCC employee benefits we have on offer

Work with Executive leaders to guide community resilience and asset strategy
Lead strategy across community resilience,emergency management & building assets
Enjoy the many NCC employee benefits we have on offer

Lead strategy for Napier’s building assets and emergency management to ensure resilient infrastructure for the city’s future.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

24d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Intermediate Resource Consents Planner