236 town planner jobs in New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Role is located in Christchurch

Shape the future of Christchurch
Great people. Interesting work. Real variety
Christchurch based

Shape the future of Christchurch
Great people. Interesting work. Real variety
Christchurch based

An exciting opportunity to work alongside highly respected Senior and Principal Planners on a wide variety of impactful projects.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Senior Planner

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Role is located in Christchurch

Lead complex and high-profile projects
Senior consultancy opportunity with autonomy and influence
Christchurch based

Lead complex and high-profile projects
Senior consultancy opportunity with autonomy and influence
Christchurch based

Join a highly experienced and respected team of experts that are specialists in resource consent strategy and delivery.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

Featured

Listed eleven 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)

11d ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Resource Consent Planners, Intermediates & Seniors | Expressions of Interest

at Auckland Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

$76,000 to $130,000 plus Kiwisaver

Resource consent processing or building consent plan checks
Hybrid role with flexible working and option to purchase an extra week of leave
Salary range - $76,000 to $130,000 plus Kiwisaver

Resource consent processing or building consent plan checks
Hybrid role with flexible working and option to purchase an extra week of leave
Salary range - $76,000 to $130,000 plus Kiwisaver

Assess resource consent applications and make recommendations that foster positive outcomes

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

15h ago

Listed two days ago

Planner

This is a Full time job

at Christchurch International Airport

Role is located in Christchurch

Shape the future of Christchurch
Great people. Interesting work. Real variety
Christchurch based

Shape the future of Christchurch
Great people. Interesting work. Real variety
Christchurch based

An exciting opportunity to work alongside highly respected Senior and Principal Planners on a wide variety of impactful projects.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Planning Specialist

This is a Full time job

at Davis Ogilvie & Partners Ltd

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)

14d ago

Listed two days ago

Resource Management Planner

This is a Full time job

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)

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Open Space Planner (Intermediate) - 6 Months, Part-Time

at Auckland Council

This is a Part time job

at Eliot Sinclair & Partners Ltd.

Work-life balance and flexibility

Be a part of enhancing green spaces and fostering community engagement
Support the implementation of Auckland's local parks management plan programme
20 Hours per week until December 2026

Be a part of enhancing green spaces and fostering community engagement
Support the implementation of Auckland's local parks management plan programme
20 Hours per week until December 2026

Be part of a dynamic and supportive team transforming service and asset approaches

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

1d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Senior Planner

This is a Full time job

at Cuttriss Consultants Limited

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)

23d ago•Expiring

Listed four days ago

Senior Planner

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Paraparaumu, Wellington

Want to positively influence the environment in which you live & work? Be involved in a variety projects within the region.

subClassification: Urban Design & PlanningUrban Design & Planning

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

4d ago

Listed two days ago

Graduate Environmental Planner

at Grey District Council

This is a Full time job

Greymouth Central, West Coast

$67,500 – $80,225 per year

Sick Leave upon commencement
Professional, progressive and supports continuous learning
Off Street Parking

Sick Leave upon commencement
Professional, progressive and supports continuous learning
Off Street Parking

Graduate Environmental Planner to assist Council with Resource Management Act obligations and resource consent processing.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed four days ago

LIM Officers

at Wellington City Council

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Salary from $74,141 + 5 weeks annual leave

Prepare LIMs & property reports, analysing technical & regulatory information
Work with customers & teams to deliver, clear, accurate, timely information
Support a collaborative team, with occasional emergency management support

Prepare LIMs & property reports, analysing technical & regulatory information
Work with customers & teams to deliver, clear, accurate, timely information
Support a collaborative team, with occasional emergency management support

Join the Council as a LIM Officer. Permanent full-time opportunity.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Senior Resource Consents (QT)

at Queenstown Lakes District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago(Hybrid)

Base Salary + Employee Benefits + Kiwisaver

Access to a host of QLDC benefits
Hybrid + flexible working practices
Enjoy working for and with the community

Access to a host of QLDC benefits
Hybrid + flexible working practices
Enjoy working for and with the community

We’re looking for a Senior Resource Consents Planner to join our busy and high-performing team.

subClassification: Urban Design & PlanningUrban Design & Planning

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

17h ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Planner

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Role is located in Christchurch

Lead complex and high-profile projects
Senior consultancy opportunity with autonomy and influence
Christchurch based

Lead complex and high-profile projects
Senior consultancy opportunity with autonomy and influence
Christchurch based

Join a highly experienced and respected team of experts that are specialists in resource consent strategy and delivery.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Graduate Planner

at Environment Canterbury

This is a Full time job

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)

14d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Senior Planner

at Fluid Engineering

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

$110k - $140k p.a.

This role can be based in Hamilton or Tauranga
Build and develop the desk how you wish
RMA Consenting based

This role can be based in Hamilton or Tauranga
Build and develop the desk how you wish
RMA Consenting based

We are looking for a Senior Planner for a Hamilton Consultancy, someone with strong experience in RMA consenting

subClassification: Urban Design & PlanningUrban Design & Planning

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Planner

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Greymouth Central, West Coast

Role is located in Christchurch

Shape the future of Christchurch
Great people. Interesting work. Real variety
Christchurch based

Shape the future of Christchurch
Great people. Interesting work. Real variety
Christchurch based

An exciting opportunity to work alongside highly respected Senior and Principal Planners on a wide variety of impactful projects.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Environmental Planning Officer

at Grey District Council

This is a Full time job

$63,000 – $75,000 per year

A commitment to supporting you grow and develop
Professional, progressive and supports continuous learning
Off Street Parking

A commitment to supporting you grow and develop
Professional, progressive and supports continuous learning
Off Street Parking

Assist Council in meeting its obligations under the Resource Management Act 1991.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Planner / Senior Planner

at Jigsaw Staffing Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton, Waikato

up to $150k per annum

Full Time / Permanent Position
Great Company Culture
Opportunities for Career Growth

Full Time / Permanent Position
Great Company Culture
Opportunities for Career Growth

Our client is a well-established and growing consultancy firm with a strong presence across the Waikato

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Senior RMA Planner

at Thomas Consultants Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Waitakere, Auckland

Senior Planner role delivering expert resource consent services for both NZ Councils and private developers.

subClassification: Urban Design & PlanningUrban Design & Planning

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

4d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Senior Planner

at Elrick and Co Limited

This is a Full time job

Invercargill Central, Southland

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)

29d ago•Expiring

Listed fifteen days ago

Community Project Planner

at Southland District Council

This is a Full time job

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)

15d ago

Listed two days ago

Project Controls Planner

at Vitruvius

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

High-impact work. Influence delivery of complex infrastructure projects.
Build trusted relationships across teams and organisations.

High-impact work. Influence delivery of complex infrastructure projects.
Build trusted relationships across teams and organisations.

Drives project planning and scheduling, managing risks, performance, and reporting to support successful infrastructure delivery.

subClassification: Planning & SchedulingPlanning & Scheduling

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Policy Analyst (Intern)

at Otago Regional Council

This is a Part time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Approx. $66,000 - $74,000 (pro rata)

Attractive Employee Benefits
Great People and Culture
Flexible Working Conditions

Attractive Employee Benefits
Great People and Culture
Flexible Working Conditions

If you have a keen eye for detail and want to develop your policy skills, then this the role for you!

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

17h ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Planner / Senior Planner

at Jigsaw Staffing Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

up to $150k per annum

Full Time / Permanent Position
Great Company Culture
Opportunities for Career Growth

Full Time / Permanent Position
Great Company Culture
Opportunities for Career Growth

Our client is a well-established and growing consultancy firm with a strong presence across the Bay of Plenty

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

1d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Resource Consents Planner

at Napier City Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Salary range $105,714 - $124,370 dependent on exp

Permanent Full Time | 40hrs Monday to Friday |
Extensive experience assessing & processing complex land use & subdivision apps
Discounted Health insurance + Retail Discounts + many more employee benefits

Permanent Full Time | 40hrs Monday to Friday |
Extensive experience assessing & processing complex land use & subdivision apps
Discounted Health insurance + Retail Discounts + many more employee benefits

Help shape the future of Napier through sustainable development and complex planning projects that make a lasting impact on our city and community.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

RMA Planner

at Inovo Projects Limited

This is a Full time job

Nationwide planning project exposure
Supportive team with career growth
Modern office and great benefits

Nationwide planning project exposure
Supportive team with career growth
Modern office and great benefits

Join Inovo’s Auckland team as an Intermediate Planner delivering nationwide development, resource consent and fast-track projects.

subClassification: Urban Design & PlanningUrban Design & Planning

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

15d ago

Listed ten days ago

Senior Transport Planner

at Auckland Transport

This is a Full time job

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)

10d ago

Listed two days ago

Policy Planner

at Manawatu District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Feilding, Manawatu

Full time, permanent role
Flexible working arrangements
$87,500 - $102,900

Full time, permanent role
Flexible working arrangements
$87,500 - $102,900

Join Council in this full time role as Policy Planner. The salary range for this role is $87,500 - $102,900 depending on your skills and experience.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed four days ago

Community Development Advisor

at Christchurch City Council

This is a Full time job

Make a difference in your community everyday
Enjoy a collaborative and close team environment
Help build strong, active and connected communities

Make a difference in your community everyday
Enjoy a collaborative and close team environment
Help build strong, active and connected communities

Relationships are everything in this role. You will be working across all areas of the local community that sits just north of the Ōpāwaho

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

4d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Resource Consents Planner

at Napier City Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Port Waikato, Waikato

Salary range $105,714 - $124,370 dependent on exp

Permanent Full Time | 40hrs Monday to Friday |
Extensive experience assessing & processing complex land use & subdivision apps
Discounted Health insurance + Retail Discounts + many more employee benefits

Permanent Full Time | 40hrs Monday to Friday |
Extensive experience assessing & processing complex land use & subdivision apps
Discounted Health insurance + Retail Discounts + many more employee benefits

Help shape the future of Napier through sustainable development and complex planning projects that make a lasting impact on our city and community.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Senior Planner - Resource Management & Land Development

at Harper Smith Recruitment

This is a Full time job