* Call Stephen Smith on * Work on a variety of developments across the central North Island * Organisation going from strength to strength and enjoying vast growth About the business Terra Consultants is a nationwide, multidisciplinary consultancy. With offices in Auckland, Christchurch, and Hamilton, they are well known for their extensive expertise and high-quality service and have a strong reputation in the market. The projects are undertaken by a combination of different experts from various disciplines working together to achieve a common goal. In-house services offered to their clients include Planning, Surveying, Project Management, Structural Engineering, Civil and Construction Engineering, and Architecture. The Hamilton office is in growth mode and has been expanding its client base and project workload due to the quality of service they offer. Currently, they are involved in many large-scale integrated housing developments, commercial developments, and unique industrial projects as well as a range of other works in the wider Central North Island and Bay of Plenty Regions. About the role Terra Consultants have a position for a Planner to join the team in their Hamilton office. This role will see you assisting an established team to deliver a vast array of challenging and interesting consenting projects. You will join a high-performing and close-knit team who pride themselves on their efficient and innovative outputs. This is a great opportunity to learn and be guided by highly experienced planners to grow your skills, networks, and confidence to make a valuable contribution to the organisation. You will be involved in a diverse array of development projects at all stages of the consenting process, using your developing expertise to deliver high value and innovative resource management solutions. What a typical day would look like: You will report to the planning manager in the Hamilton office and will have the opportunity to work closely with senior members of staff. You will review and critically assess a myriad of development proposals against relevant Council rules. You will provide clear and concise planning advice to clients and other parties. You will coordinate and manage consultant teams, including external consultants. You will utilise your relationships with Council staff and consultants to achieve optimised consenting outcomes. Your ideal experience and attributes include: * The ideal candidate has a relevant tertiary qualification. * A minimum of 3-5 years relevant New Zealand experience ideally in a consulting environment or Local Government Authority within the Waikato Region. * A sound understanding of resource consent processes. * Excellent written and oral communication skills. * Well-organised, self-motivated, confident and ambitious. * A great sense of humour. Benefits and perks * Flexible working opportunities - work/life balance. * Competitive salary. * We commit to 3% of annual salary towards training and CPD courses. * Opportunities to gain real industry experience amongst a friendly, close-knit, professional team. At Terra, they believe that working with them is not just a job - but a lifestyle. Terra Consultants fosters a collaborative environment for their employees. They are a high performing team that places a high value on the welfare of their staff and their families and the achievement of a proper work/life balance that supports personal prosperity. Terra believes that working for them is not just a job, but a lifestyle where personal and professional ambition is nurtured. Come and join forces with the Terra team. At Terra, they believe in upskilling and supporting our staff's lifetime careers. If you are an outstanding professional who is ambitious and willing to go the extra mile for clients - we would love to have a chat with you. Take the Next Step: For a confidential discussion, please contact Stephen Smith on from Harper Smith Recruitment or email a copy of your CV to . All enquiries and applications for this role are going exclusively to Harper Smith Recruitment and are treated in strict confidence. Under no circumstances does Harper Smith Recruitment provide information either written or verbally on any candidate to any client without prior approval from the candidate. Harper Smith Recruitment Ltd is a technical recruitment company specialising in the recruitment, search, and selection of professionals within the Engineering and Construction related industries. Check out our website for further opportunities
