Project Planner / Controls

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This is your opportunity to join a dynamic, growing team dedicated to delivering exceptional project planning and controls services across New Zealand.

At Inovo, we partner with leading government, corporate, and enterprise clients to deliver complex, high-impact projects. Our Project Services team provides specialist expertise in programming and scheduling, risk management, assurance, and integrated project controls—helping our clients achieve better project outcomes.

We’re looking for a motivated Project Planner to join our team in Christchurch. This role would be perfect for someone who has experience in construction planning and scheduling, or experience in the construction industry as a project manager or similar looking to make a career change into project planning and controls.

You’ll work collaboratively with clients and colleagues to solve complex challenges, develop robust schedules, and deliver high-quality advice that drives project success. You’ll also be part of a supportive, innovative team committed to learning, professional growth, and delivering real value to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

You’ll support Senior Project Planners with scheduling, including resource management, cost control, risk control and project delivery.

Establish and maintain project programmes, monitor progress, and produce high-quality performance reports.

Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies.

Advise on project governance, delivery models, and procurement strategies.

Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring open communication and shared success.

You’ll work on a variety of large-scale infrastructure projects which impact NZ.

You’ll work in a high-performing collaborative team where we encourage learning, professional development and a culture to have fun while delivering the best for our clients.

What you’ll bring

Proven experience and ability in project controls, development and forecasting including risk management, cost management and applied earned value metrics on projects.

Demonstrated experience in project planning and scheduling.

Experience working in the built environment.

Excellent communication and relationship building skills.

A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a team-focused approach.

Hands-on experience with tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, and Asta Powerproject.

You’ll need to hold New Zealand permanent residency or citizenship to be eligible to apply.

At Inovo, we value innovation, ownership, and working better together to simplify the complex and deliver meaningful results. Join us and help shape the future of project delivery in New Zealand.

Working at Inovo

We are professional, hardworking people.

Our team is composed of genuine, diverse, and caring individuals who take the time to understand our clients' needs and offer support throughout the project lifecycle. Inovo personnel are professionals who bring specialist skills and knowledge to the delivery of services.

The people who choose to work with us know that we welcome robust discussion and original ideas. Partners leverage the extensive experience offered by Inovo and our ability to build strong relationships with collaborators.

Our business directors and senior leaders are approachable members of the team who promote a culture based on care, teamwork and support for our out-of-work lives and endeavors. We invest in our people and our resources to maintain a dynamic, modern workplace and a culture of innovation.

If you are ready to join a forward-focused, high-achieving team that will give you the opportunity to thrive, grow and develop, get in touch by email with your resume and cover letter, which details your skills to match our requirements. Please include the job title and your name in the subject heading for email correspondence.

Take a look at our website to learn more about Inovo and the projects we are involved in

Inovo is a dynamic and genuine partner, helping to create, plan and deliver construction and land development projects across New Zealand.

Our comprehensive range of services, agile mindset and strategic approach ensures you get the best solutions for your project.

Your application will include the following questions :

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
• What's your expected annual base salary?

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