Intermediate or Senior Planning Consultant, Ōtautahi Christchurch

Intermediate or Senior Planning Consultant, Ōtautahi Christchurch

•       Join an established nationwide property and planning consultancy

•       Work with a variety of central and local government and private clients

•       Open to part time (minimum 24 hours per week)

The Property Group Limited (TPG) is a locally owned property and RMA planning consultancy, bringing Kiwis together to build Aotearoa New Zealand for over two decades. We are looking for an experienced intermediate or senior planner to join our Ōtautahi Christchurch office.

About TPG

TPG advises on delivering the critical roads, rail and bridges that connect us, the spaces and buildings where our vibrant communities live, and the essential public facilities we rely on. Our highly skilled team of over 180 right across New Zealand bring unique knowledge in a local context and a trusted, independent point of view.

TPG is at the forefront of embracing change, driving progress, and helping to shape our communities of tomorrow. We are building a stronger New Zealand, together.

Learn more about TPG here.

About the role

Our nationwide planning team is a talented group of people. They are sought after experts in what they do and have strong technical planning experience in the Resource Management Act (RMA) and urban planning. As TPG provides a full package of planning and property advice to our clients, you will also get to work collaboratively alongside our property, urban regeneration, development and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) teams.

The range of work you can typically expect to be involved with includes securing resource consents for development projects, preparing notices of requirement for infrastructure projects, processing resource consents for local authorities, and preparing district plan changes.

About you

We are ideally looking for someone who understands the local planning framework in the Canterbury Region. You will be working in an established office of planning and property professionals and expected to provide technical planning support, primarily within the Canterbury region. You will report to our Principal Planner in our Christchurch office.  If you have the following skills and experience, or the potential to develop in these, then we would love to hear from you:

• At least 3 years (for an intermediate) or 6 years (for a senior) of RMA planning experience, ideally with local government experience.


• A passion for providing astute and practical planning advice.


• Ability to combine your technical planning background with an eye for business development opportunities.


• Enjoy working as part of a team and have a track record of forging strong relationships with colleagues and clients.


• A member of the New Zealand Planning Institute, or eligibility to be a member.

We value flexibility at TPG and are happy to consider a part-time arrangement – preferably a minimum of 24 hours / three days per week.

Life at TPG

We pride ourselves on providing a positive culture and work environment for our people. Our values of positivity, integrity, caring and collaboration, form the foundation of our culture and our approach to our clients and to each other. 

TPG is a great place to work!  Check out the range of benefits we offer here.

Get in touch

If this role appeals to you, please send through your cover letter and CV and we will be in touch!  If you would like to discuss the opportunity or know more, please contact Katrina Ellis, Planning Manager - South Island on 027 347 0288, Monday to Thursday.

Applications close Sunday 17 August at 5pm. Interviews will be held throughout should the right candidates apply, so the vacancy may close earlier. Don’t wait, apply today!