203 urban development manager jobs in New Zealand

$5,500 – $8,250 per month

Well-established property development company looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our growing team.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed two 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)

2d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Civil Urban Development Engineers & Designers - All Levels move to Australia

at Arcadis Australia Pacific

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Flexible & supportive work environment and culture

Move to Australia for more balance, sunshine and lifestyle
Relocation assistance provided to help make your move easy
Join a high performing national team delivering major urban development projects

Move to Australia for more balance, sunshine and lifestyle
Relocation assistance provided to help make your move easy
Join a high performing national team delivering major urban development projects

Deliver urban development projects across Aust's East Coast, lead design work, & collaborate with clients to shape sustainable, city shaping outcomes

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed seven hours ago

Planner

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

at Davis Ogilvie & Partners Ltd

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)

7h ago

Listed seven hours ago

Resource Management Planner

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

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)

7h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Manager - Infrastructure

at Waikato Regional Council

This is a Full time job

$190,000 – $220,000 per year

Lead high‑impact programmes safeguarding people, land and infrastructure.
Relocation costs + Additional Leave + WFH +Flexible Working + Extra Sick Leave.
Training and Development Opportunities Provided + Annual Salary Review.

Lead high‑impact programmes safeguarding people, land and infrastructure.
Relocation costs + Additional Leave + WFH +Flexible Working + Extra Sick Leave.
Training and Development Opportunities Provided + Annual Salary Review.

Leads Waikato’s flood, river and drainage systems, delivering programmes that safeguard communities and ensure sustainable, resilient infrastructure.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed nine hours ago

Senior Project Manager / Director - Waikato

at Veros Property

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$140,000 – $180,000 per year + Bonus

Collaborative, inclusive company culture
Clear progression with unlimited opportunity for professional growth
Meaningful projects across New Zealand

Collaborative, inclusive company culture
Clear progression with unlimited opportunity for professional growth
Meaningful projects across New Zealand

Veros is looking for a proven leader in the Project Management sector to drive growth of our Hamilton office and lead exciting, high-value projects.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

9h ago

Listed nine 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)

9d ago

Listed ten hours ago

Development Engineer Team Leader (Civil)

at Waipā District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Cambridge, Waikato(Hybrid)

Help shape the future of our communities and infrastructure
On-going professional development opportunities in a supportive culture
Onsite cafeteria, free parking, work-life balance and flexible working

Help shape the future of our communities and infrastructure
On-going professional development opportunities in a supportive culture
Onsite cafeteria, free parking, work-life balance and flexible working

Work closely with developers, consultants, infrastructure providers and internal Council teams to support sustainable growth and development.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

10h ago

Listed eight hours ago

Team Leader - Planning

at Decipher Group Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Lead and empower a high-performing team
Drive innovation and continuous improvement
Build a skillset that will facilitate ongoing progression

Lead and empower a high-performing team
Drive innovation and continuous improvement
Build a skillset that will facilitate ongoing progression

Invercargill based leadership role - take your planning skills to the next level

subClassification: Urban Design & PlanningUrban Design & Planning

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

8h ago

Listed ten hours ago

Strategic & District Planning Team Leader

at Thames-Coromandel District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Thames, Waikato(Hybrid)

Lead strategic land use policy and shape the future of the Thames-Coromandel dis
Inspire and manage a skilled planning team delivering impactful policy outcomes.
Flexible work, coastal lifestyle—just 90 mins from major cities.

Lead strategic land use policy and shape the future of the Thames-Coromandel dis
Inspire and manage a skilled planning team delivering impactful policy outcomes.
Flexible work, coastal lifestyle—just 90 mins from major cities.

Lead resource management policy and planning team, shaping District Plan and strategic initiatives while delivering timely, high-quality advice.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10h ago

Listed seven hours ago

Senior Planner

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

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)

7h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Community Delivery Director

at Jam HR Consulting

This is a Full time job

Cambridge, Waikato

Transformative executive-level leadership role
Unique opportunity to shape positive change
Driven, innovative and dynamic ELT

Transformative executive-level leadership role
Unique opportunity to shape positive change
Driven, innovative and dynamic ELT

Translating strategy into outcomes, this is a rare opportunity to make significant and lasting change in the Waipā community.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed eleven hours ago

Account Manager

at CARTERS

This is a Full time job

Competitive Remuneration incl Vehicle & Benefits!

Supportive leadership, collaborative team, training & development
7.5% Benefits Package, Superannuation, Health, Life & Disability Insurance
Backed by the best building partner in the market

Supportive leadership, collaborative team, training & development
7.5% Benefits Package, Superannuation, Health, Life & Disability Insurance
Backed by the best building partner in the market

Manage existing ledger & developing new business - visiting construction sites, supplying building products at every stage while problem solving.

subClassification: Account & Relationship ManagementAccount & Relationship Management

classification: Sales(Sales)

11h ago

Listed seven hours ago

Planner

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

at Construction & Technical Recruitment

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)

7h ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Civil Site / Project Manager (2026)

This is a Full time job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland

$110,000 - $150,000 (Pend exp), Ute, FuelCard, Ipa

An exceptional local civil contractor
Secure on going work flow
Great package $110,000 - $150,000 (Pend exp), Ute, FuelCard, Ipad, Phone,

An exceptional local civil contractor
Secure on going work flow
Great package $110,000 - $150,000 (Pend exp), Ute, FuelCard, Ipad, Phone,

Not to be missed, a fantastic role for a site manager looking to expand their Civil site management career. Get a new job before June..

Recruited byNick Gillingham

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

21d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Planning Specialist

at Christchurch International Airport

This is a Full time job

at Sheffield - Leaders for over 60 years. Est. 1961

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)

12d ago

Listed nine hours ago

Senior Manager – Operations | Fixed Term (18 months)

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Kaikōura based role

Lead infrastructure and LTP development – strategic focus, real impact

Lead infrastructure and LTP development – strategic focus, real impact

Lead transformative change in a thriving community; shape infrastructure, the LTP, support water services, deliver operations, moving Kaikōura forward

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9h ago

Listed twelve days ago

Manager - Infrastructure

at Waikato Regional Council

This is a Full time job

$190,000 – $220,000 per year

Lead high‑impact programmes safeguarding people, land and infrastructure.
Relocation costs + Additional Leave + WFH +Flexible Working + Extra Sick Leave.
Training and Development Opportunities Provided + Annual Salary Review.

Lead high‑impact programmes safeguarding people, land and infrastructure.
Relocation costs + Additional Leave + WFH +Flexible Working + Extra Sick Leave.
Training and Development Opportunities Provided + Annual Salary Review.

Leads Waikato’s flood, river and drainage systems, delivering programmes that safeguard communities and ensure sustainable, resilient infrastructure.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed eight days ago

Senior Transport Planner

at Auckland Transport

This is a Full time job

at Cuttriss Consultants Limited

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)

8d ago

Listed two 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)

2d ago

Listed seven days ago

Senior Advisor Ventures and Partnerships

at Kāpiti Coast District Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Paraparaumu, Wellington(Hybrid)

Lead impactful strategic projects that benefit the Kāpiti Coast community
Build trusted partnerships with iwi, stakeholders, and development partners
Join a supportive, collaborative team with great staff benefits and flexibility

Lead impactful strategic projects that benefit the Kāpiti Coast community
Build trusted partnerships with iwi, stakeholders, and development partners
Join a supportive, collaborative team with great staff benefits and flexibility

Lead strategic projects that shape the Kāpiti Coast while building strong partnerships in a collaborative, community-focused team.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed nine hours ago

Senior Project Manager / Associate

at Bluewater Project Management

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland

Strong professional development opportunities.
Collaborative team environment.
Competitive salary package aligned to experience.

Strong professional development opportunities.
Collaborative team environment.
Competitive salary package aligned to experience.

Experienced Senior Project Manager / Associate to drive the delivery of multiple projects for a client-side project management company in Auckland.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

9h ago

Listed nine days ago

Development Manager

at Archway Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$150 000 - $160 000 + KS

End-to-end Development Role
Career Development Opportunities
Flexible workplace with Autonomy

End-to-end Development Role
Career Development Opportunities
Flexible workplace with Autonomy

Development manager needed to create, manage and deliver projects

Recruited byNick Parson

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

9d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Business Development Coordinator

at Urban Intelligence

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Help organisations make evidence-based climate and infrastructure decisions.
Work at the intersection of climate, infrastructure, technology, and strategy.
Join a passionate team tackling nationally significant challenges.

Help organisations make evidence-based climate and infrastructure decisions.
Work at the intersection of climate, infrastructure, technology, and strategy.
Join a passionate team tackling nationally significant challenges.

Business Development Coordinator supporting Urban Intelligence’s growth across New Zealand’s climate adaptation and resilience sector.

subClassification: New Business DevelopmentNew Business Development

classification: Sales(Sales)

12d ago

Listed two days ago

Emerging Professionals Programme - Property Stream

at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Property Grad Programme at NZTA | Waka Kotahi
Permanent role based in Auckland/Hamilton/Wellington starting February 2027
Starting salary $69,606

Property Grad Programme at NZTA | Waka Kotahi
Permanent role based in Auckland/Hamilton/Wellington starting February 2027
Starting salary $69,606

You'll rotate across teams, gaining broad experience and meaningful opportunities to contribute to improving the transport network and systems/

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed seven hours 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)

7h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

RMA Planner

at Inovo Projects Limited

This is a Full time job