Technical Director: Onshore Wind Planning & Delivery

SLR Consulting; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Job summary

SLR Consulting is expanding its New Zealand wind energy practice and seeking a Technical Director – Planning. You will lead onshore wind farm projects, manage RMA processes, and deliver strategic planning advice across NZ offices.

You will supervise multidisciplinary teams, mentor staff, and drive client relationships while achieving growth targets in a dynamic renewable energy market.

Qualifications

• 20+ years' experience in planning and resource management.
• Proven track record in renewable energy, especially onshore wind.
• Full NZPI membership or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Lead onshore wind farm projects, from planning to consent.
• Direct multi-disciplinary teams and manage client engagements.
• Provide high-quality strategic and technical planning advice.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Client relationship management

Leadership

Project management

Strategic planning

Communication

Time management

Team mentoring

Renewable energy

Commercial acumen

Education

Resource management planning degree

NZPI membership

Job description

SLR Consulting is expanding its New Zealand wind energy practice and seeking a Technical Director – Planning. You will lead onshore wind farm projects, manage RMA processes, and deliver strategic planning advice across NZ offices.

You will supervise multidisciplinary teams, mentor staff, and drive client relationships while achieving growth targets in a dynamic renewable energy market.