Senior Planner

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February 25, 2026 (12 days left to apply) job requisition :
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- * Apply your technical knowledge across the planning spectrum
* Fixed-term position until January 2027
* Flexibility to be located at any of our NZTA offices
** Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
** Our Poutiaki Taiao Environmental Planning team is the primary home of resource management planning expertise for NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA).  We have an opportunity for a Senior Planner to join the team for a fixed-term (parental leave cover) until January 2027.As a
** Senior Planner**, you will apply your technical knowledge to provide expertise in planning and consenting work streams and support across the organisation for statutory consents and approvals. Depending on the skills and experience you bring to the team, there are a range of work streams you could be involved with, such as:
* Private plan changes and other policy work
* LUDs (sec 95 and Sec 176 responses for Land Use Developments)
* Emergency works (rainfall events in Northland)
* Assist principals with Roads of National Significance
* Other minor projects e.g. slips and State Highway repair works

The role has great scope for building and working with key local stakeholders, as you partner with them to determine land use decisions.  You'll be representing NZTA at hearings, community meetings and other forums, and provide advice and oversight to enable decision makers to make transparent and informed decisions.

Find more information about the role here: .  Appointment base salary is between $109,408 - $133,720 per annum (pro rata) commensurate to skills and experience.
** Ko koe tēnei | About you
** To be successful in this role, you will bring an understanding/experience in the following areas:
* Resource Management Act (RMA) regulatory process and an ability to communicate that process to non-RMA experienced people.
* Other relevant statutes including Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act, Wildlife Act and Conservation Act.
* Drafting submissions and evidence and presenting evidence at hearings, including environment court hearings.
* Working with internal and external stakeholders and managing relationships, including undertaking community consultation and engagement.
* Understanding of the transport sector and the role of the transport network is desirable
* Excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to tailor communication styles appropriately to different audiences and situations.
* Tertiary qualification in planning or a related discipline (postgraduate is desirable).
* Full Membership (or working towards) of NZPI.You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

The Poutiaki Taiao/Environmental Planning teamwork with and for Aotearoa to influence quality development, safe outcomes and protect public investment in the transport system. We are a national team and work in a collaborative and transparent way to achieve national consistency and regional impact in the resource management space.
** Rā Katinga | Applications close:
** 24 February 2026

For further information, email: careerst.nzTo be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.locations:
3 Locations time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
February 26, 2026 (13 days left to apply)
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