Senior Planner

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Senior Planner applying expertise in resource management and consenting work for NZ Transport Agency. Overseeing highway compliance and collaborating with local stakeholders for informed decision-making.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeTauranga • 🇳🇿 New ZealandSenior💰 NZ$111,051 - NZ$141,898 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply technical knowledge across planning and consenting work streams
Oversee environmental compliance and consenting maintenance activities across the State Highway network
Assess third party applications, including through FTAA processes
Respond to and consent emergency works
Assist principal planners with Roads of National Significance FTAA approvals
Build relationships with key local stakeholders for land use decisions
Represent NZTA at hearings and community meetings and provide advice for decision making

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience in Resource Management Act (RMA) regulatory process
Understanding of other relevant statutes including Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act, Wildlife Act and Conservation Act.
Drafting submissions and evidence and presenting evidence at hearings.
Experience working with internal and external stakeholders including community consultation and engagement.
Understanding of the transport sector is desirable.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise competing tasks.
Full Membership (or working towards) of NZPI.
Knowledge of Te Ao Māori and willingness to promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori.
Knowledge of te Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi).

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Apply technical knowledge across planning and consenting work streams
Oversee environmental compliance and consenting maintenance activities across the State Highway network
Assess third party applications, including through FTAA processes
Respond to and consent emergency works
Assist principal planners with Roads of National Significance FTAA approvals
Build relationships with key local stakeholders for land use decisions
Represent NZTA at hearings and community meetings and provide advice for decision making 🎯 Requirements
Demonstrated experience in Resource Management Act (RMA) regulatory process
Understanding of other relevant statutes including Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act, Wildlife Act and Conservation Act.
Drafting submissions and evidence and presenting evidence at hearings.
Experience working with internal and external stakeholders including community consultation and engagement.
Understanding of the transport sector is desirable.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise competing tasks.
Full Membership (or working towards) of NZPI.
Knowledge of Te Ao Māori and willingness to promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori.
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Hard Skills & Tools

Environmental ComplianceRegulatory ProcessDrafting SubmissionsCommunity ConsultationTime Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Oral CommunicationRelationship Building

Certifications

Full Membership of NZPI