Principal/Senior Planning Consultant, Nelson

• Opportunity to join an established nationwide planning and property consultancy


• Play a key role growing our planning business in the Nelson/Tasman region


• Provide technical leadership and grow and develop our team

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 on the hunt for a Principal or Senior Planning Consultant to join our Nelson office.

About us – What we do

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

We are seeking a Senior or Principal Planning Consultant to join our Nelson office. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a high-performing team as we expand TPG’s planning services across the South Island region. As a Senior/Principal Planning Consultant, you will provide technical leadership to our Nelson planning team and play a pivotal role in the delivery of high-quality planning services for the South Island. Key areas of responsibility include:

• Resource Consent Acquisition and Due Diligence


• Resource Consent processing for local authorities


• Designations and Notice of Requirements


• District Plan Review and Policy Services


• Planning input into projects led by other parts of the TPG business (e.g. property, development, urban regeneration).

You will play a key role supporting the Nelson Planning Team Lead by drawing on your own professional network to help grow our client base in the region. You will also take on a day-to-day technical mentoring role with the regional planning team, helping to guide and develop our wider planning team.

You will stand out to us if you have the following

We would love to hear from you if you have experience providing technical planning expertise and leadership, and have the following skills and experience, or the potential to develop in these areas:

• Eight years or more regulatory RMA planning experience, ideally gained in government or a private consultancy


• A passion for delivering and practical planning advice


• Ability to combine your technical planning expertise with a keen eye for business development opportunities


• Strong relationship management skills with a proven track record of forging strong relationships with colleagues and clients


• An understanding of the local planning framework in the South Island region would be an advantage.

Life at TPG

We are proud of the positive culture and supportive work environment we have built at TPG. Our values (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 or know more, please contact Matt Heale Principal Planner – Nelson Planning Team Lead on 027 415 3848

Applications close Sunday 8 February 5pm. Interviews will be held throughout should the right candidates apply, so the vacancy may close earlier. Don’t wait, apply today!