Intermediate Planner

BCD Group; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Professional development

Supportive work environment

Culture based on core values

Job summary

BCD Group, a New Zealand-owned consultancy, is seeking an Intermediate Planner to join our Infrastructure and Environmental team in Hamilton or Tauranga. You will provide professional and technical planning expertise across a range of projects and be exposed to the full suite of consultancy services we offer.

We value collaboration, professional development, and delivering excellent outcomes for our clients.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of planning/resource management experience in NZ.
• Tertiary qualification in planning, geography and/or resource management.
• Associate or Graduate NZPI membership.
• Ability to interpret legislation for planning assessments.
• Ability to organise workload and projects with attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to delivering best outcomes for clients.
• Alignment with BCD Group core values.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and technical planning across a range of projects.
• Work within the Infrastructure and Environmental team.
• Interpret legislation to inform planning assessments.

Skills

Planning

Resource management

NZPI membership

Legislation interpretation

Workload management

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Client outcomes

Education

Tertiary qualification in planning/geography/resource management

Job description

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BCD Group is a New Zealand-owned consultancy that’s been on an exciting growth journey since 2010. From our roots in Hamilton, we have expanded to Auckland, Tauranga, New Plymouth, Napier and Christchurch, building a team of 100+ talented professionals.

We deliver planning, surveying, and engineering consulting services to a diverse range of public and private sector clients nationwide. Guided by strong core values, we are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients and creating rewarding careers for our people.

The opportunity:

We are looking for a self-motivated, confident, reliable, and well-organised Intermediate Planner to join our team of property professionals in the Hamilton or Tauranga office. As part of our Infrastructure and Environmental team, you will provide professional and technical planning expertise across a range of projects andbe exposed to the full range of consultancy services it takes to bring a project to life. Many of the project’s BCD works on are multi-disciplinary in nature. Learn more about the projects our planning team has been part of here: https://bcdgroup.nz/our-projects

This is an exciting opportunity to build your career in a truly multidisciplinary consultancy, where collaboration, professional development and meaningful project work are part of everyday life.

What we are looking for:

A minimum of 3-5 years of work experience in planning/resource management within NZ with a sound understanding of consent processing and relevant legislation.

A tertiary qualification in planning, geography and/or resource management.

An Associate or Graduate NZPI membership.

Ability to interpret legislation to inform planning assessments and processes.

Ability to organise workload and projects effectively while maintaining attention to detail.

Good interpersonal and relationship skills.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Commitment to providing the best outcomes for clients.

Alignment with our core values.

Benefits include:

Competitive remuneration and benefits package.

Continued professional development and career advancement in a growing organisation.

A culture based on strong core values that support the empowerment of our employees.

A supportive work environment alongside a team of like-minded experts.

Learn more about our company values and culture at: https://www.bcdgroup.nz/join-us

You must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit and a full, clean driver's license to be considered for this position.