Intermediate Life Support jobs

Great cities and environments begin with great planning, which is why we’re looking for passionate Intermediate and Senior Planners to join our vibrant, innovative and busy team.

About us

We are a team of 20 consultants based in Ponsonby, Auckland. Our work is varied and interesting – from preparation and assessment of resource consents, to district plan policy development, private plan change requests, Fast-track development and strategic planning across the country.

We work with private sector clients, iwi, central and local government, and institutions. Our projects are diverse, fast-paced and often at the leading edge of planning practice.

We pride ourselves on being technically strong, pragmatic, professional, and enjoyable to work with.

Why Join Us?

We offer competitive remuneration and a supportive professional workplace, with plenty of opportunities for career development, training and mentoring. You will also gain exposure to high-profile and complex projects while working from our modern Ponsonby office.

Our culture is relaxed, collaborative and supportive, with flexible working arrangements that encourage a healthy work/life balance. We value professionalism and excellent outcomes, while recognising that great work does not require a culture of long hours or rigid performance targets. We are committed to ongoing professional development and proudly support the New Zealand Planning Institute.

Plus, you’ll get a paid day off on your birthday and a café flat white every day.

Most importantly, you’ll be joining a genuinely good team who enjoy what they do and support each other to succeed.

About you – Key attributes / Key Competencies:

The position holder would be expected to demonstrate the following key competencies and personal attributes:

• A relevant tertiary qualification;
• Ideally at least 3-5 years’ full time experience for an intermediate planning role;
• Ideally over 6 years’ full time experience for a senior planning role;
• Knowledge of planning legislation and practice;
• Sound planning judgement;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Strong project focused expertise;
• Enthusiasm, perseverance, and a positive attitude;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• People person and team player;
• Cultural competency;
• Motivated to exceed client expectations;
• Well-organised and accurate;
• Comfortable in a fast-paced work environment; and
• A polite and friendly manner.

Typical Functions:

The duties and functions that the position holder might be expected to perform would include planning work related to the:

• Preparation, processing and lodging of resource consents, outline plans of work and certificates of compliance;
• Development of plan changes, district and regional plans and policy statements;
• Preparation of Fast-track referrals and substantive applications;
• Preparation of notices of requirement;
• Provision of professional planning advice to clients;
• Monitoring industry news and information;
• Consultation with mana whenua;
• Undertaking of planning related research, analysis and studies;
• Preparation of fee proposals for the consideration of prospective clients;
• Preparing tenders; and
• Other duties as may be required.

How to Apply:

If you’re interested, please email your CV and cover letter to:

Lisa Watson, Office Manager

lisa@campbellbrown.co.nz

If you would like to chat about the opportunity, feel free to call Michael Campbell on 021 278 9018 or Philip Brown on 021 845 327.

Closing date

Applications close on Friday 14 August 2026. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this job. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. No recruitment agencies please.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 – $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance
• Work from home

Experience:

• Planning: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person