Intermediate Planner at Babbage… · Auckland

Intermediate Planner

Grow your planning career with Babbage Consultants

If you are an Intermediate Planner looking for greater variety in your work and to be part of a friendly and collaborative group of professionals, then welcome to your new role!

About Babbage

Babbage Consultants is a 100% New Zealand-owned multi-disciplinary practice offering 17 tailored consultancy services across Planning, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, Environmental, Project Management, Building Services, Geotechnical and Structural Engineering disciplines.

We pride ourselves on our warm and welcoming workplace, built on a strong foundation of collaboration. Our experienced Planners work closely within our wider multidisciplinary team - including environmental scientists, ecologists, geotechs and engineers - delivering practical and integrated solutions for clients across New Zealand.

The Opportunity

Our Auckland Planning team continues to grow, and this is an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate Planner wanting to further develop their technical capability while gaining exposure to a wide variety of projects and sectors. With projects including innovative industrial developments, infrastructure projects, land development projects and a broad range of resource management work. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced planners and technical specialists while building your own professional profile and career pathway.

Based in our Auckland CBD office, you’ll enjoy being part of a supportive and social team environment while also having the autonomy and flexibility to grow your career in a way that suits you.

What We’re Looking For

• Tertiary qualifications in planning, resource management or related discipline
• At least 2+ years of relevant New Zealand planning experience, already holding, or working towards full NZPI membership
• Good knowledge and experience with relevant legislation and a willingness/keenness to upskill with new planning legislation and regulations
• Experience preparing and managing resource consent applications
• Sound communication, presentation and report writing skills
• Positive attitude and an enjoyment of working in a collaborative environment
• Ability to build strong working relationships with clients, councils and colleagues

What We Offer

• Permanent employment opportunity with a 100% New Zealand-owned practice
• An inclusive and supportive company culture
• Competitive remuneration with career progression potential
• Flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on work-life balance
• Freedom and autonomy in the work you do
• Mentoring and support from experienced technical experts across the wider business
• Professional and technical development opportunities, including guidance and support for professional registration with NZPI
• Exposure to complex multidisciplinary projects across a wide range of sectors
• An active social calendar and a friendly collegial working environment

Apply Now

With 17 disciplines across the wider business and offices in Auckland, Hamilton, Christchurch and Victoria (Aus), Babbage offers the chance to work on diverse and meaningful projects while being part of a genuinely supportive and down-to-earth team.

If this sounds like you, and you're keen to progress your career with a new work family and wellbeing-focused culture, we’d like to hear from you.

Please apply in writing (CV with covering letter) via the link provided.