Summary:
About the role
Landpro Limited is seeking Intermediate or Senior Planners to join our dynamic planning team in beautiful Central Otago, either Cromwell or Wanaka. As an Intermediate or Senior Planner, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality planning services to a diverse range of clients across the region. This full-time position offers opportunities for professional growth and the chance to contribute to the sustainable development of the local community.
Our people truly are our greatest asset — practical, clever, down‑to-earth humans who care deeply about creating better environments and better returns for our clients and communities. We champion innovation, collaboration and environmental stewardship whilst being commercial savvy.
We are seeking people who can ask the hard questions, interrogate the possibilities and recommend solutions that genuinely deliver the best outcome, balancing better environments with better returns.
We advise our clients on everything from strategic resource consenting, compliance, land development, due diligence, fresh-water quality/quantity, GIS mapping, along with project management and everything else in-between, we are a truly multi-disciplinary planning team. Our clients span land development sectors, farming and other primary industries, energy and infrastructure and government.
What you’ll be doing
Preparing and processing resource consent applications and other planning documents
Conducting site visits, undertaking research, and preparing comprehensive planning reports
Liaising with clients, council representatives, and other stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery
Providing expert planning advice and guidance to clients on a wide range of planning matters
Staying up-to-date with changes in planning legislation and best practices
Mentoring and supporting more junior members of the planning team
What we’re looking for
Experience within an environmental consultancy business or similar industry, with strong strategic thinking, including issue identification and strong solution-based focus.
Experience supporting diverse multi-stakeholder projects in an advisory or delivery role.
Tertiary qualification in Urban Planning, Resource Management, Environmental Science or a related field
Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as an Intermediate Planner or 5+ years’ experience as a Senior Planner
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience in preparing and processing resource consent applications
Proficiency in the use of planning software and GIS systems
Sound knowledge and experience with District Planning/ Urban RMA Planning, Rural RMA and Farm Environmental Planning, or Energy and Transmission Planning.
For Senior Planner roles – additional experience mentoring colleagues, managing diverse and complex projects, and managing client relationships.
What we offer
At Landpro Limited, we pride ourselves on providing a supportive and collaborative work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. We offer competitive remuneration, opportunities for career advancement, and a range of employee benefits, including life and income protection insurance, wellness contribution and employee assistance program. Join our team and be a part of shaping the future of Central Otago and the surrounding region.
If this Intermediate or Senior Planner role sounds like the perfect fit for you, we encourage you to apply now.
Job summary
Contribute to sustainable development in Cromwell and Wanaka’s thriving planning team. Excellent work-life balance and growth opportunities.
Key selling points
Highly competitive salary based on experience
Flexible, supportive and family friendly working arrangements
Life & income insurance, wellbeing contribution & employee assistance programme
