Resource Consents Planner
Warkworth or Dargaville – Serving Rodney & Northland Regions
Are you a Planning professional looking to work on a diverse range of projects across the Rodney and Northland regions? We’re partnering with a highly regarded consultancy seeking a motivated Resource Consents Planner to join their dynamic team. With offices in both Warkworth and Dargaville, this role offers flexibility to work from either location while supporting a wide variety of clients and developments.

The Opportunity:

• Don’t just process… be part of a creative process in advising your clients!
• Join a collaborative, supportive team with a strong reputation in land development and planning
• Gain exposure to a mix of residential, rural, and commercial projects
• Enjoy career growth opportunities with mentorship from senior planning and surveying professionals
• Competitive remuneration and flexibility to suit your lifestyle

 
About the Role:
This is a hands-on position where you’ll be responsible for providing expert planning advice and managing resource consent applications from start to finish. You’ll liaise with Councils, consultants, and clients to ensure seamless project delivery, while also contributing to feasibility assessments and development potential studies for a variety of properties.
Key aspects of your work will include:

• Preparing and managing resource consent applications
• Undertaking site visits and preparing planning assessments and reports
• Engaging with local authorities, government agencies, and client representatives
• Representing clients at pre-application meetings
• Supporting senior planners and surveyors on multi-disciplinary projects

 
About You:
We’re seeking a Planner with 2–8 years of experience who thrives in a client-focused environment and enjoys balancing fieldwork, technical work, and stakeholder engagement. Ideally, you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Planning, Resource Management, or related discipline
• Strong understanding of the RMA and local government processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset

 
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For confidential enquiries, please contact Ben Lapworth 022 183 4944 | ben@84recruitment.co.nz