Senior Planner

Senior Planner - Christchurch

Help shape the future of planning at Babbage Consultants

If you are an experienced Senior Planner looking for greater variety in your work and to hang out with a friendly and collaborative group of professionals, then welcome to your new role!

About Babbage

Babbage Consultants is a 100% New Zealand-owned multi-disciplinary practice offering tailored consultancy services across Planning, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, Environmental, Project Management, Building Services, Geotechnical and Structural Engineering disciplines.

We pride ourselves on our warm and welcoming workplace. Our experienced Planners work closely within our wider multidisciplinary team - including environmental scientists, ecologists, geotechs and engineers -delivering practical and integrated solutions for clients across New Zealand.

The Opportunity

Our Planning division and Christchurch office continue to grow, and this is an exciting opportunity to help establish dedicated planning capability within an already well-established multidisciplinary team.

No two days are the same, with a diverse range of projects including plan changes, innovative industrial developments, infrastructure projects, land development projects and a broad variety of resource management work. The role offers genuine variety, technical challenge and strong long-term career development.

You’ll work closely with our Christchurch team while also being supported by our wider national planning team. This role offers the opportunity to enjoy both autonomy and collaboration while helping shape the future of planning in Christchurch.

What We’re Looking For

• Tertiary qualifications in planning, resource management or related discipline
• A minimum of 5–10+ years of relevant New Zealand experience, already holding, or working towards full NZPI membership
• Good knowledge and experience with relevant legislation and a willingness/keenness to upskill with new planning legislation
• Experience preparing and managing resource consent applications
• Sound communication, presentation and report writing skills
• Positive attitude and an enjoyment of working in a collaborative environment
• Ability to build strong working relationships with clients, councils and colleagues

What We Offer

• Permanent employment opportunity with a 100% New Zealand-owned practice
• An inclusive and supportive company culture
• Competitive remuneration with career progression potential
• Flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on work-life balance
• Freedom and autonomy in the work you do
• Mentoring and support from experienced technical experts across the wider business
• Professional and technical development opportunities, including guidance and support for professional registration with NZPI (if not already gained)
• Exposure to complex multidisciplinary projects across a wide range of sectors
• An active social calendar within the Christchurch team, along with regular visits from your Auckland office peers
• Friendly collegial working environment

With offices across New Zealand and Australia, and 17 disciplines across the wider business, Babbage offers the chance to work on diverse and meaningful projects while being part of a genuinely supportive and down-to-earth team.

If this sounds like you, and you're keen to progress your career with a new work family and wellbeing-focused culture, we’d like to hear from you.

Please apply in writing (CV with covering letter) via the link provided.