Intermediate Environmental Planner
Pattle Delamore Partners is an established and highly respected environmental and engineering consultancy with a nationwide presence. Our offices and projects are spread across Aotearoa, and we are driven by solving the important infrastructure and environmental challenges facing NZ. As we continue to grow, we invite you to join us.
We are growing our national team of resource management/environmental planners, and we are looking for an Intermediate Planner to join us in the Auckland, Tauranga, Napier or Christchurch office. This planner will work across a wide variety of projects to further develop their skills and leadership expertise.
About the role
- Evaluate statutory and planning implications for various projects.
- Prepare resource consent applications, plan development/policy analysis and liaise with regional and local authority representatives.
- Develop planning documents, national policy statements and national environmental standards.
- Conduct consultation programmes with interest groups including submitters to resource consent applications and policy changes.
- Write reports and present evidence at hearings.
- Planning and Project Management work for a range of clients, from local authorities to private companies.
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in resource planning or a Postgraduate degree in Environmental Science/Natural Resource Management/Geography.
- Experience in the planning industry, preferably with a focus on water resources and land management.
- Working knowledge and understanding of regional and local authority planning in NZ.
- Strong verbal, inter-personal and written communication skills.
- Creative thinking and leadership to find innovative and sound solutions for our clients.
- An attitude and working style that contributes to a collegial, fun and team-player approach with our national team.
What we offer
- A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, income protection, salary top up for parental leave and the ability to purchase extra annual leave.
- Flexible/hybrid working culture, facilitating a healthy work-life balance.
- Professional development opportunities, including support for ongoing training and education, and fully subsidised membership fees.
- The chance to work on meaningful projects that make a difference to our environment.
- A vibrant environment, committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion.
About Us
PDP is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading environmental science, engineering, and advisory consultancies. We care deeply about our environment and aspire to work in ways that meet today’s needs while providing for future generations.
Our team of experts deliver a range of innovative solutions that support our clients’ environmental challenges. We cover everything from air and land to water-related projects.
We take pride in being an employee-owned and operated company with nearly 40 years of experience operating in Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. Our solutions consistently exceed client expectations, leading to significant, meaningful environmental outcomes for our clients.
How to apply:
Excited candidates should submit their resume and cover letter outlining both their experience and qualifications to careers@pdp.co.nz. Please include the job title as the subject line. We look forward to reviewing your application and welcoming talent to our ever-growing team!
If you have any further questions about the role please send them through to careers@pdp.co.nz or feel free to look through our website to better understand the diverse range of projects and services here at PDP.