Flexible Intermediate Transport Planner: Policy & Projects

New Zealand Transport Agency; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Life, Income Protection and Critical-É

Flexible working arrangements

Career development

Job summary

New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is seeking an Intermediate Planner to advance within a national planning team. You will handle more complex third party responses, support project and policy workstreams, and contribute to consistent, high-quality planning outcomes across the organisation.

Ideal candidates will hold a planning-related tertiary qualification, NZPI/RMLA membership or progress toward it, and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in public sector planning.

Qualifications

• Applying statutory planning frameworks (RMA and related legislation) with confidence.
• Handling increased complexity in planning assessments.
• Navigating district and regional plans and contributing to policy changes.
• Providing clear, well-reasoned written advice with professional judgement.
• Supporting project and policy workstreams in planning.
• Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Taking responsibility for more complex third party responses (plan changes, land use, subdivisions).
• Supporting project teams with planning advice across the transport project lifecycle.
• Applying national consistency while responding to regional/local planning contexts.
• Working with senior and principal planners and project managers to manage risk and inform decisions.

Education

Tertiary qualification in planning or related field

Job description

New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is seeking an Intermediate Planner to advance within a national planning team. You will handle more complex third party responses, support project and policy workstreams, and contribute to consistent, high-quality planning outcomes across the organisation.

Ideal candidates will hold a planning-related tertiary qualification, NZPI/RMLA membership or progress toward it, and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in public sector planning.