Job: Senior Planner - Christchurch, Catalyst Recruitment Ltd

Catalyst Recruitment

Catalyst Recruitment is a niche New Zealand recruiter for Technical Professional roles within the built environment. Our sole purpose is to add value to the recruitment process for both the Candidate and Client. We do this through listening and working hard on your behalf. When you call Catalyst you will be in good hands. If the role you apply for does not provide the perfect opportunity, then our knowledge of the New Zealand marketplace and our experience of assisting internationally based candidates migrate with their families to New Zealand will prove invaluable to you. If the right role is out there - we will find it for you. We treat local and international applicants the same and focus on long term goals which means you will never be pressured into making a decision.

The Employer Our client for this role is one of Asia Pacific’s largest and most experienced multi-disciplinary consulting practices. Priding themselves on their technical expertise, they are able to provide a wide range of specialist services over all of the major operating disciplines. They strive to lead the development of innovative solutions and are rewarded by their peers who frequently select their projects to win the major industry awards. Through continued success within the New Zealand and Asia-Pacific marketplace, the company is always interested in speaking with Engineers, Scientists and Planners wishing to broaden their exposure to a unique environment.

The Role This role will focus on providing resource management advice to a range of clients. You will carry out site investigations, feasibility/scoping reports, consultation programmes, plan changes, designations, resource consent applications, environmental assessments, evidence preparation, Council hearings and Environment Court work. Due to the multidisciplinary nature of the business, you will operate across a range of market groups, with a speciality of Transportation and Urban Development.

The Person You will be a professionally qualified Planner, with at least 5 years experience within this field, and you will either be a member of the NZPI or able to achieve that status. You will possess a good working knowledge of the RMA or be able to prove your ability to work with similar legislation from another location. Due to the variety of reports and hearings you will of course require excellent written and verbal communication skills and you must be a team player. You will need to be ambitious and motivated as the company provides huge development opportunities.

The above person description describes the perfect applicant for this role; however, our clients are realistic in their search to fill the role and as such the responsibilities of the role will be tailored to provide a challenging environment no matter what previous experience you have. If your experience is similar to the description above, please make contact to discuss suitability.

The Process Our clients regularly recruit from overseas and often reimburse expenses where appropriate and as one of the leading recruiters in the field we are able to provide significant assistance with the immigration process. Most of our clients are accredited with New Zealand Immigration which, assuming that you pass your medical and can prove you are of good character will ensure that your application for VISA is fast tracked.

If you require further information, please feel free to call Andy on 00 64 9 307 6111 and I will call you back. Otherwise please email me at ahopkins@catalystrecruitment.co.nz with your resume and telephone number and I will contact you.

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