Town Planner Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

To lead the planning and consent processes to protect mana whenua interests.
To support tino rangatiratanga of hapū and marae in the Heretaunga Tamatea area.
Be a key liaison between consenting authorities, crown agencies and developers.

To lead the planning and consent processes to protect mana whenua interests.
To support tino rangatiratanga of hapū and marae in the Heretaunga Tamatea area.
Be a key liaison between consenting authorities, crown agencies and developers.

Tamatea Pōkai Whenua seek a motivated and organised individual. It is advantageous to have knowledge and expertise of the Resource Management Act 1991

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

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Listed one minute ago

Planning Team Lead

at Grada Recruitment

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This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Lead the next phase of a growing planning team
Leadership role with real influence on team direction and growth
Flexible hours + established consultancy with solid reputation & culture

Lead the next phase of a growing planning team
Leadership role with real influence on team direction and growth
Flexible hours + established consultancy with solid reputation & culture

Lead a planning team, rebuild pipeline, and shape growth with flexibility and strong team culture.

subClassification: Urban Design & PlanningUrban Design & Planning

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

1m ago

Listed eleven days ago

Senior Planner

at Eliot Sinclair & Partners Ltd.

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Join a busy team with a solid pipeline of work
Optional 9 Day Fortnight
Wellbeing benefits

Join a busy team with a solid pipeline of work
Optional 9 Day Fortnight
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)

11d ago

Listed thirty four minutes ago

Consent Planner

at Far North District Council

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This is a Full time job

Kerikeri, Northland(Hybrid)

$76,021 – $89,343 per year

Meaningful, community‑focused impact
Learning and development plan to ensure ongoing growth and success
Free $100,000 Life insurance scheme (Conditions Apply)

Meaningful, community‑focused impact
Learning and development plan to ensure ongoing growth and success
Free $100,000 Life insurance scheme (Conditions Apply)

Support sustainable growth by assessing resource consents and ensuring legal compliance while helping shape balanced outcomes.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

34m ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Environmental Planner

at AECOM New Zealand Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambition
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader

AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambition
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader

Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

19d ago

Listed seven days ago

Planner

at Barfoot and Thompson

This is a Full time job

Howick, Auckland(Hybrid)

Newly created role
A multi-award-winning company with over 100 years of history and experience.
Great office culture in a great location

Newly created role
A multi-award-winning company with over 100 years of history and experience.
Great office culture in a great location

Help shape where growth happens next at Barfoot & Thompson Howick

subClassification: Urban Design & PlanningUrban Design & Planning

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

7d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Planner's Intermediate - Two Positions Available

at Landpro Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Cromwell, Otago(Hybrid)

$80,000 – $95,000 per year depending on experience

Highly competitive salary based on experience
Flexible, supportive and family friendly working arrangements,
Life & income insurance, wellbeing contribution & employee assistance programme

Highly competitive salary based on experience
Flexible, supportive and family friendly working arrangements,
Life & income insurance, wellbeing contribution & employee assistance programme

Contribute to sustainable development in Cromwell and Wanaka's thriving planning team. Excellent work-life balance and growth opportunities.

subClassification: Urban Design & PlanningUrban Design & Planning

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

26d ago

Listed seven days ago

Intermediate Planner – Urban and Spatial Planning

at Hamilton City Council

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Dependent on skills and experience.

Provide professional and technical urban planning leadership.
Strong sense of community in working towards a common goal.
Very supportive and collaborative environment within unit.

Provide professional and technical urban planning leadership.
Strong sense of community in working towards a common goal.
Very supportive and collaborative environment within unit.

In this role you will play a pivotal role within the Urban and Spatial Planning Unit.

subClassification: Planning & SchedulingPlanning & Scheduling

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Associate Planner

at Cohesion Consulting NZ Limited

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This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland

Contribute to a significant housing delivery programme
Flat, collaborative team structure
Offices nationwide

Contribute to a significant housing delivery programme
Flat, collaborative team structure
Offices nationwide

Focus on large scale residential developments, overseeing end to end consenting and working across multi disciplinary project teams.

subClassification: Urban Design & PlanningUrban Design & Planning

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

20h ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Senior Programme Manager

at Auckland Council

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Permanent Full-Time position

Lead coordinated infrastructure assessments across Auckland.
Align infrastructure responses to growth.
Permanent Full-Time opportunity

Lead coordinated infrastructure assessments across Auckland.
Align infrastructure responses to growth.
Permanent Full-Time opportunity

Build a robust, evidence-based understanding of infrastructure requirements to support housing and employment growth.

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

21h ago

Listed three days ago

Environmental Planner - Consents

at Opotiki District Council

This is a Full time job

Opotiki, Bay of Plenty

Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference in a district rich in culture, natural beauty, and opportunity.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Senior Planner

at Environment Canterbury

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This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Life, and Income Protection Insurance

Lead policy and plan development work for Canterbury
Help shape planning through major system reform
Flexible working and professional development support

Lead policy and plan development work for Canterbury
Help shape planning through major system reform
Flexible working and professional development support

Lead regional policy and plan development work that will help shape Canterbury under the new planning framework

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

18h ago

Listed twelve days ago

Land Development Information Advisor

at Tauranga City Council

Expiring soon

This is a Part time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty(Hybrid)

Total Annual Remuneration $84,000 - $90,000

20hrs/week (ideally Tues-Thurs) with hybrid working options
Manage bonds, service connections and the as-built approval process
5 weeks' leave + personal & professional development opportunities

20hrs/week (ideally Tues-Thurs) with hybrid working options
Manage bonds, service connections and the as-built approval process
5 weeks' leave + personal & professional development opportunities

Love variety and problem-solving? Join our team 20hrs/week and be the friendly, organised link between customers and operations

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

12d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Resource Consent Planners, Intermediates & Seniors | Expressions of Interest

at Auckland Council

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)

20d ago

Listed twenty one hours 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)

21h ago

Listed eight days ago

Policy Planner

at Auckland Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$88,528 to $104,150 + 3.5% Kiwisaver contributions

Policy Planner to help shape environment policy and planning outcomes
Hybrid role with flexible working options based in Auckland Central
Salary will be $88,528 to $104,150 plus 3.5% KiwiSaver contribution

Policy Planner to help shape environment policy and planning outcomes
Hybrid role with flexible working options based in Auckland Central
Salary will be $88,528 to $104,150 plus 3.5% KiwiSaver contribution

Help shape environment policy and planning outcomes

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

8d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Te Mātai Ao - Principal Resource Consent Planner

at Tamatea Pōkai Whenua

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

To lead the planning and consent processes to protect mana whenua interests.
To support tino rangatiratanga of hapū and marae in the Heretaunga Tamatea area.
Be a key liaison between consenting authorities, crown agencies and developers.

To lead the planning and consent processes to protect mana whenua interests.
To support tino rangatiratanga of hapū and marae in the Heretaunga Tamatea area.
Be a key liaison between consenting authorities, crown agencies and developers.

Tamatea Pōkai Whenua seek a motivated and organised individual. It is advantageous to have knowledge and expertise of the Resource Management Act 1991

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

18h ago

Listed eleven days ago