Intermediate Planner

About Align Limited

Align Limited is a dynamic multidisciplinary consultancy focused on delivering infrastructure projects that enliven communities. Operating across New Zealand, Align provides specialized services including planning, property, GIS, project management, and strategic advisory. Their clientele includes government agencies, utility companies, developers, and private sector participants from sectors such as transport, water, energy, housing, education, recreation, and open spaces planning.

Role Overview

The Intermediate Planner role involves collaboration with seasoned planning professionals on a variety of infrastructure, environmental, and development projects throughout New Zealand. The role requires delivering planning consultancy services, preparing statutory documents, engaging stakeholders, and supporting project delivery to achieve positive outcomes for a wide spectrum of clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting and assisting in resource consent applications, notices of requirement, and environmental effect assessments.
• Contributing to plan change, policy formation, and strategic planning efforts.
• Offering planning advice to both public and private sector clients.
• Preparing technical reports, submissions, and detailed planning assessments.
• Conducting stakeholder and community engagement.
• Participating in project meetings, workshops, and site inspections.
• Coordinating inputs from technical specialists as needed.
• Assisting with overall project execution, programme management, and reporting to clients.
• Collaborating within multi-disciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Candidate Profile

• Holds a planning degree accredited by NZPI or a related tertiary qualification in planning, resource management, environmental science, or geography.
• Brings approximately 4 years of relevant planning industry experience.
• Has experience preparing or supporting resource consent applications and assessments.
• Possesses solid understanding of New Zealand's planning legislation and statutory processes.
• Exhibits strong written communication skills including technical report writing.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Shows proficient organizational and time management skills.
• Is attentive to detail with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Holds a current valid full New Zealand driver's licence.

Why Join Align?

With ongoing nationwide planning reforms and substantial infrastructure investments, Align offers an exciting environment to advance your planning career. You will work on meaningful projects that positively impact communities for years to come.

Benefits and Perks

• Flexible and hybrid work options.
• Profit-sharing scheme participation.
• Opportunities for career progression and development.
• Diverse range of planning projects experience.
• Supportive and cooperative team culture.
• Assistance with professional development including paid membership fees.
• Access to industry conferences and training sessions.
• Employee discounts and benefits programs.

Application Information

Candidates interested in contributing to this dynamic property role should submit a cover letter alongside their CV. Applications close on 30th September 2026 but may be reviewed earlier if a suitable candidate is found. For inquiries, contact the recruitment team via email.