Resource Consents Planner

The Planning Collective is an experienced planning consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering practical, solutions-focused planning advice across a wide range of development projects. We work collaboratively with clients, consultants, and stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes at every stage of the planning process.

As a subsidiary of Buckton, The Planning Collective has access to a broader multidisciplinary team of surveyors and ecologists. Working alongside these specialists strengthens our planning capability and provides staff with exposure to diverse projects.

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Resource Consents Planner to join us in a permanent full-time position.

This opportunity is suited to a capable and confident planner with at least 5 years’ New Zealand planning experience who can hit the ground running managing resource consent applications across a wide range of projects.

Our work spans rural, urban, and coastal developments throughout Auckland and Northland, with opportunities to work across a broad range of planning projects including resource consents, plan changes and structure planning.

This is primarily an office-based role that values collaboration and team connection, with hybrid flexibility available.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading and managing resource consent applications across a range of developments and land use projects
• Providing clear, practical planning advice aligned with client and project objectives
• Preparing planning assessments and supporting documentation
• Managing pre-application meetings and council liaison
• Responding to submissions and participating in hearings or mediation where required
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, councils, and stakeholders
• Managing projects efficiently and delivering high-quality outcomes
• Staying up to date with planning legislation, policy, and industry best practice

About you

You’ll bring:

• A qualification in Resource Management Planning or Planning recognised by NZPI
• Minimum 5+ years’ planning and resource consenting experience in New Zealand
• Strong working knowledge of the RMA and New Zealand planning processes
• Proven experience independently managing resource consent applications
• Confidence working directly with clients, councils, and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused, and organised approach
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously

Most importantly, you’ll be someone who is experienced, dependable, and ready to contribute from day one as part of a high-performing team.

Why join us?

• Flexible working arrangements with some hybrid working options
• Support for NZPI membership and ongoing professional development
• Exposure to a broad range of urban, rural, and coastal projects
• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• Career development opportunities within a growing consultancy
• Strong local reputation and long-standing client relationships

If you’re an experienced planner looking for your next opportunity with a supportive and respected consultancy, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, or to request a position description, please send your CV and cover letter to ***email_hidden***