Join an established and highly respected environmental and engineering consultancy with a nationwide presence. Driven by solving the important infrastructure and environmental challenges facing NZ, we are still growing and invite you to be part of our future. You will be working in a business that prides itself on our people-focused culture, our fun workplace, and our creative thinking and sound advice. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior planner to join our team in your choice of either Christchurch, Auckland or Invercargill. You will be allowed to take a lead role in developing and implementing the RMA Planning team's approach to the market and provide operational oversight to all project activities. About the Role Conduct Planning assessments to support resource consents, investigations, due diligence and plan making/policy. Prepare submissions on regional and territorial authority planning documents, national policy statements and national environmental standards. Liaise with Regional and Territorial Authority staff. Manage projects by liaising with regulators, stakeholders, submitters, and members of the PDP team to support our clients. Compile and coordinate AEEs, management plans, planning and regulatory strategies. Supervise and coach junior planners to further develop your leadership experience. Prepare technical papers for presentation at conferences. What You'll Bring Bachelor's Degree, preferably a Masters, in RMA Planning, Environmental Science or Environmental Management, with sufficient relevant planning work experience and an active Full Membership status with the New Zealand Planning Institute. Minimum 8 years experience in consulting or council environment. Strong verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills. Ability to work on multi-disciplinary projects, integrating with scientists, engineers, ecologists, and others. A collegiate, team-player attitude. What We Offer At PDP, we believe a great company is built by great people. We're dedicated to providing a fun and supportive environment for all employees, including: A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, income protection, salary top up for parental leave and the ability to purchase extra annual leave. Flexible/hybrid working culture, facilitating a healthy work-life balance. Professional development opportunities, including support for ongoing training and education, and fully subsidised membership fees. Opportunity to lead significant, high-profile, and complex projects that have a positive impact on the environment and communities. A vibrant environment, committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. How To Apply Excited candidates should submit their resume and cover letter outlining both their experience and qualifications to . Please include the job title as the subject line. We look forward to reviewing your application and welcoming talent to our ever-growing team! If you have any further questions about the role please send them through to or feel free to look through our website to better understand the diverse range of projects and services here at PDP. PDP are one of Aotearoa's fastest-growing environmental science and engineering consultancies. Our team of experts delivers a range of solutions to our clients' environmental challenges. We cover everything from air and land to water-related projects. We take pride in being a Kiwi employee-owned and operated company with almost 40 years of operation throughout Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. #J-18808-Ljbffr