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Principal Planner
Nz Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
Lead and review consenting workstreams across major NZ transport projects, providing expert environmental planning advice and building trusted relationships with stakeholders.
17d ago
NZ$132,000 - NZ$162,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Hybrid
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Transport Engineering
Infrastructure Planning
Project Management
Design
Consulting
Transport Policy
Construction
Safety Management
Sector Specialisms
Roads and Rail
Commercial Driving
Safety
Walking, Cycling and Public Transport
Planning and Investment
Regulatory
Temporary Traffic Management
Training and Competency
Role
What you would be doing
consent strategy
team mentorship
compliance review
stakeholder engagement
client relationships
- Lead and review consenting workstreams across major NZ projects
- Leading and reviewing consent strategies and statutory applications
- Mentor team members and promote innovation and best practice across planning teams
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and internal processes
- Build trusted relationships across the sector
- Providing expert input into community and stakeholder engagement plans
What you bring
resource management
project team
communication
plan development
stakeholder engagement
land transport
- Solid experience in Resource Management Act (RMA) planning
- Demonstrated experience working within a project team and leading suppliers to ensure consenting and compliance requirements are clearly understood
- Strong communication skills – written and verbal
- Experience with district and regional plan development and change processes
- Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and consenting strategy development
- Permanent opportunity - ideally based in Palmerston North, Wellington, or Christchurch
- Working knowledge of Land Transport Management Act, Government Roading Powers Act, Local Government Act, Heritage NZ Act, Conservation Act
- Ability to manage complex technical information and competing priorities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Along with our other benefits we also have 5 weeks annual leave and an Income Protection and Critical illness Insurance scheme available for all permanent employees
- Competitive salary and benefits package
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Security clearance- the company may conduct background checks if necessary.
Company
Overview
11,000 km
Road Network
Manages a vast network spanning thousands of kilometers to support transportation needs.
- Committed to enhancing transport systems for safer and more sustainable roads.
- Key focus on improving safety, reducing congestion, and supporting economic growth.
- Works on high-impact projects like highway upgrades, bridge construction, and public transport systems.
- Partners with local councils, contractors, and government bodies to drive transport innovation.
- Focus on long-term projects, including future-proofing infrastructure for urban and rural areas.
- Committed to integrating new technologies, like electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
- We are here to improve people’s lives through transport.
- We embrace diversity of thought and are open to new ideas.
- We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for everyone.
- We work collaboratively and communicate openly.
- We make decisions based on evidence, data, and facts.
- We are accountable for our actions and outcomes.
- We act with integrity and are guided by strong ethics.
35% reduction target
Emissions reduction goal by 2025
Aims to significantly lower transport-related emissions to support climate goals.
10% reduction achieved
Carbon emissions reduction in 2020
Demonstrates progress toward long-term sustainability objectives with measurable results.
- Committed to becoming a net-zero carbon organization by 2050.
- Promotes electric vehicles and sustainable transport options.
- Focus on sustainability extends to procurement, encouraging eco-friendly products and practices.
43% Workforce
Women Representation
WomenCurrently account for about half of NZTA’s workforce, reflecting progress toward gender equality.
50% Leadership Goal
Gender Diversity Target
Aiming for balanced gender representation in senior roles within the next four years.
- Focus on increasing gender diversity across all levels.
- Policies implemented to support gender equality and ensure balanced representation in leadership roles.
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