Environmental Planner Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Environmental and Heritage Advisor

at PAE (NZ) Ltd

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Diverse role across environment, heritage and sustainability
Influence environmental outcomes at RNZAF Base Ohakea
Work within a unique and operational Defence environment

Diverse role across environment, heritage and sustainability
Influence environmental outcomes at RNZAF Base Ohakea
Work within a unique and operational Defence environment

Support environmental, heritage and sustainability outcomes at RNZAF Base Ohakea.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

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Resource Management Planner

at Davis Ogilvie & Partners Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Work in a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, surveyors and planners
South Island wide company working on a diverse and exciting range of projects
Locally owned company with over 90 years experience

Work in a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, surveyors and planners
South Island wide company working on a diverse and exciting range of projects
Locally owned company with over 90 years experience

We have a great opportunity for a Planner to join our busy Christchurch team.

subClassification: Urban Design & PlanningUrban Design & Planning

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

Featured•Expiring

Listed three days ago

Fish & Game Environmental Planner

at Central South Island Fish & Game

This is a Full time job

Temuka, Canterbury

$90,000 – $105,000 per year

The Environmental Officer is responsible for consent monitoring and making submissions on resource consent applications and regional/district plans.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed fifty one minutes ago

Senior Environmental Planners

at AECOM New Zealand Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Senior leadership opportunity with strong career growth across ANZ
Senior leadership opportunity with strong career growth across ANZ

Senior leadership opportunity with strong career growth across ANZ
Senior leadership opportunity with strong career growth across ANZ

Shape major projects, influence growth and lead planning outcomes across NZ with a global infrastructure leader.

subClassification: Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

51m ago

Listed three days ago

Graduate Planner - Fixed Term

at Ashburton District Council

This is a Full time job

Ashburton, Canterbury

Kick-start your planning career with real hands-on experience.
Learn from experienced planners in a supportive team environment.
Make a meaningful impact in a fast-growing district and community.

Kick-start your planning career with real hands-on experience.
Learn from experienced planners in a supportive team environment.
Make a meaningful impact in a fast-growing district and community.

Kick-start your planning career with a hands-on Graduate Planner opportunity!

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed one day ago

Policy Planner | Kaupapa Whakatakanga Matua

at Hauraki District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Paeroa, Waikato

$90-100,00 depending on experience

Opportunities for professional growth and development
A collaborative and supportive team environment
Flexible working options

Opportunities for professional growth and development
A collaborative and supportive team environment
Flexible working options

We're looking for a skilled and collaborative Policy Planner to join our team.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

1d ago

Listed four hours ago

Environmental Project Manager – Catchment Initiatives

at Central Plains Water Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

We are seeking an experienced environmental professional to lead the planning and delivery of environmental projects.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

4h ago

Listed six days ago

Resource Consents Planner (Experienced)

at The Planning Collective

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Silverdale, Auckland

Exposure to a broad range of urban, rural, and coastal projects
Strong local reputation and long-standing client relationships
Support for NZPI membership and ongoing professional development

Exposure to a broad range of urban, rural, and coastal projects
Strong local reputation and long-standing client relationships
Support for NZPI membership and ongoing professional development

Looking for your next step in planning? Join The Planning Collective - a collaborative team shaping exciting projects across Auckland & Northland.

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

6d ago

Listed six days ago

Graduate Planner

at Environment Canterbury

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Life, and Income Protection Insurance

Support policy, plan development, and hearings work
Build your career in a supportive planning team
Flexible working and development opportunities

Support policy, plan development, and hearings work
Build your career in a supportive planning team
Flexible working and development opportunities

Start your planning career supporting regional policy, plan development, and hearings processes in Canterbury

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed four days ago

Environmental and Heritage Advisor

at PAE (NZ) Ltd

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Diverse role across environment, heritage and sustainability
Influence environmental outcomes at RNZAF Base Ohakea
Work within a unique and operational Defence environment

Diverse role across environment, heritage and sustainability
Influence environmental outcomes at RNZAF Base Ohakea
Work within a unique and operational Defence environment

Support environmental, heritage and sustainability outcomes at RNZAF Base Ohakea.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

4d ago

Listed forty six minutes ago

Resource Advisor/Senior Resource Advisor - Masterton

at Greater Wellington

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Masterton, Wellington

$77,666-$121,656 incl. all benefits

Grow and prosper with a range of learning & development opportunities
Join a team with a passion for improving our environment
Flexible working to suit your life and whānau

Grow and prosper with a range of learning & development opportunities
Join a team with a passion for improving our environment
Flexible working to suit your life and whānau

Advise on natural resource management, process consents, carry out compliance inspections & audits, & respond to environmental incidents.

subClassification: Regional CouncilRegional Council

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

46m ago

Listed ten days ago

Lead/Associate, Environment and Planning

at Aurecon

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Lead major infrastructure and three waters consenting projects
Mentor planners and help shape a growing NZ planning team
Build trusted client relationships and influence project outcomes

Lead major infrastructure and three waters consenting projects
Mentor planners and help shape a growing NZ planning team
Build trusted client relationships and influence project outcomes

Join Aurecon's Environment and Planning team delivering high-impact infrastructure projects across communities, water, and the natural environment.

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

10d ago

Listed four days ago

Environmental Advisor

at PAE (NZ) Ltd

This is a Full time job

Waiouru, Manawatu

Diverse role across environment, heritage and infrastructure
Potential housing support available for relocation
Support critical Three Waters infrastructure at Waiouru

Diverse role across environment, heritage and infrastructure
Potential housing support available for relocation
Support critical Three Waters infrastructure at Waiouru

Support environmental, heritage and Three Waters outcomes at Waiouru Military Camp.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

4d ago

Listed forty six minutes ago

Resource/Senior Resource Advisor - Wellington

at Greater Wellington

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$77,666-$121,656 incl. all benefits

Join a team with a passion for improving our environment
Grow and prosper with a range of learning and development opportunities
Flexible working to suit your life and whānau

Join a team with a passion for improving our environment
Grow and prosper with a range of learning and development opportunities
Flexible working to suit your life and whānau

Provide advice on natural resource management, assess & process consents, monitor compliance, & investigate environmental incidents & non-compliance.

subClassification: Regional CouncilRegional Council

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

46m ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Resource Consents Planner

at Hutt City Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Lower Hutt, Wellington(Hybrid)

Well Being Benefits + Flexible Working Options

Enjoy flexible work, wellbeing leave, and great council benefits
Deliver complex planning projects shaping the city’s future
Join a supportive team with strong collaboration and mentoring culture

Enjoy flexible work, wellbeing leave, and great council benefits
Deliver complex planning projects shaping the city’s future
Join a supportive team with strong collaboration and mentoring culture

Lead complex planning projects at Hutt City Council with flexible work, wellbeing leave and a collaborative, future-focused team.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Senior or Intermediate Resource Consents Planner

at Central Hawke's Bay District Council

This is a Full time job

Waipawa, Hawkes Bay

Are you passionate about the community?
Do you enjoy flexible working arrangements?
Do you enjoy working in a fast pace & supportive environment?

Are you passionate about the community?
Do you enjoy flexible working arrangements?
Do you enjoy working in a fast pace & supportive environment?

This is an exciting role for planners who are keen to work in a growing and changing environment.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Resource Management Planner

at Davis Ogilvie & Partners Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Work in a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, surveyors and planners
South Island wide company working on a diverse and exciting range of projects
Locally owned company with over 90 years experience

Work in a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, surveyors and planners
South Island wide company working on a diverse and exciting range of projects
Locally owned company with over 90 years experience

We have a great opportunity for a Planner to join our busy Christchurch team.

subClassification: Urban Design & PlanningUrban Design & Planning

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed fourteen days ago

Intermediate Professional, Environmental Planning

at WSP New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Training, support and career growth
Flexible work options available
Diverse projects and workstreams

Training, support and career growth
Flexible work options available
Diverse projects and workstreams

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects.

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

14d ago

Listed nine days ago

Onsite Water and Wastewater Engineer - Graduate Professional to Intermediate

at Morphum Environmental

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

You will collaborate with engineers, scientists and contractors in the field and office, ensuring projects run smoothly and deliver quality outcomes.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Planner

at Babbage.co.nz

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Help establish and grow planning capability in Christchurch
Be part of a 100% New Zealand-owned consultancy backed by 17 disciplines
Flexible, people-focused culture with strong career development opportunities

Help establish and grow planning capability in Christchurch
Be part of a 100% New Zealand-owned consultancy backed by 17 disciplines
Flexible, people-focused culture with strong career development opportunities

Shape the future of planning in Christchurch with Babbage. Diverse projects, strong technical support and real development potential.

subClassification: Urban Design & PlanningUrban Design & Planning

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Graduate Ecologist

at Ecological Solutions Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Begin your ecological consulting career with a company that invests in its people, supports and rewards staff and values team work.

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

1d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Senior Planner

at Eliot Sinclair & Partners Ltd.

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Work alongside experts across multiple disciplines
Flexible working + health and life insurance
Flexible working + health and life insurance

Work alongside experts across multiple disciplines
Flexible working + health and life insurance
Flexible working + health and life insurance

Senior Planner in Christchurch. Lead complex RMA matters and plan changes, mentor junior staff, and collaborate across a multidisciplinary team.

subClassification: Urban Design & PlanningUrban Design & Planning

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

15d ago

Listed six days ago

Planning Specialist

at Christchurch International Airport

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Competitive market salary plus benefits

Influence nationally significant infrastructure
Work across strategy, planning, regulation
Growth, impact, and strong benefits package

Influence nationally significant infrastructure
Work across strategy, planning, regulation
Growth, impact, and strong benefits package

Shape Christchurch Airport’s future as a Planning Specialist—navigate complex regulation, enable development, and protect critical infrastructure.

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

6d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Graduate Professional to Intermediate Ecologist

at Morphum Environmental

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Are you motivated to create sustainable outcomes that will ensure a thriving ecosystem for future generations?

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

22d ago

Listed seven days ago

Community Project Planner

at Southland District Council

This is a Full time job

Invercargill Central, Southland

Professional development opportunities
Work with your community
Hybrid working options available

Professional development opportunities
Work with your community
Hybrid working options available

Join our newly created community project planning team and specialise in the planning and scoping phase of community projects.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Pest Free Howick Project Manager

at Otara Waterways and Lake Trust

Immediate start

This is a Part time job

Howick, Auckland(Hybrid)

$40 – $45 per hour

Lead meaningful environmental change across Howick
Flexible, purpose-driven work with real community impact
Inspire and support communities to connect, restore, and thrive

Lead meaningful environmental change across Howick
Flexible, purpose-driven work with real community impact
Inspire and support communities to connect, restore, and thrive

Lead community conservation projects across Howick Ward in a flexible, purpose-driven environmental leadership role.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

13d ago

Listed six days ago

Production Planner

at Olam Food Ingredients NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Tokoroa, Waikato

Your chance to make your mark!
End to end planning

Your chance to make your mark!
End to end planning

Ever wanted to shape a planning role from scratch? Make the role your own?

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

6d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Senior Planner

at Elrick and Co Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Come and join our vibrant team and wide range of clients, in the heart of the South Island!

subClassification: Urban Design & PlanningUrban Design & Planning

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

21d ago

Listed one day ago

Resource Consents Administrator

at Selwyn District Council

This is a Full time job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Full time, permanent role
Supportive and Collaborative team culture
Great benefits and opportunities

Full time, permanent role
Supportive and Collaborative team culture
Great benefits and opportunities

We are seeking a detail-driven team player to join the team

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago•Expiring

Listed thirteen days ago

Intermediate Ecologist

at Ecological Solutions Limited

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

If you thrive on a fast paced and collaborative environment within a focused and high performing team, apply today!

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

13d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Transport Planner

at Auckland Transport

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Annual salary + 25% discount on public transport

Be part of Auckland’s development and make a real impact on your

subClassification: Urban Design & PlanningUrban Design & Planning

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Advisor - Environment (2-year fixed term - live and work in Otago!)

at OceanaGold (New Zealand) Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Competitive salary + free bus from Dunedin to site

Enjoy a long weekend every other week with a 9-day fortnight roster.
Free buses to Macraes from Dunedin, Palmerston or Oamaru.
Live an work in the stunning region of Otago, enjoy the outdoors lifestyle.

Enjoy a long weekend every other week with a 9-day fortnight roster.
Free buses to Macraes from Dunedin, Palmerston or Oamaru.
Live an work in the stunning region of Otago, enjoy the outdoors lifestyle.

Join the environmental team at Macraes, New Zealand's largest gold mine. Enjoy a diverse role, working closely with internal & external stakeholders.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

2d ago

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