Principal Or Senior Planner, Palmerston North

OverviewWe are seeking an accomplished Principal or Senior Planner to join our Palmerston North office.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a high-performing team as we expand TPG's planning services across the Central North Island region.

As a Principal Planner, you will provide technical leadership to our Central North Island planning team and play a pivotal role in the delivery of high-quality planning services.About usTPG advises on delivering the critical roads, rail and bridges that connect us, the spaces and buildings where our vibrant communities live, and the essential public facilities we rely on.

Our highly skilled team of 180 right across New Zealand bring unique knowledge in a local context and a trusted, independent point of view.TPG is at the forefront of embracing change, driving progress, and helping to shape our communities of tomorrow.

We are building a stronger New Zealand, together.About the jobWe are seeking an accomplished Principal or Senior Planner to join our Palmerston North office.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a high-performing team as we expand TPG's planning services across the Central North Island region.

As a Principal Planner, you will provide technical leadership to our Central North Island planning team and play a pivotal role in the delivery of high-quality planning services.Key areas of responsibility include : Resource Consent Acquisition and Due DiligenceResource Consent processing for local authoritiesDesignations and Notice of RequirementsDistrict Plan Review and Policy ServicesPlanning input into projects led by other parts of the TPG business (e.g. property, development, urban regeneration).

You will play a key role supporting the Planning Manager by drawing on your own professional network to help grow our client base in the region.

You will also take on a day-to-day technical mentoring role with the regional planning team, helping to guide and develop our junior team members.About youWe would love to hear from you if you have experience providing technical planning expertise and leadership, and have the following skills and experience, or the potential to develop in these areas : Eight years or more regulatory RMA planning experience, ideally gained in government or a private consultancyA passion for delivering astute and practical planning adviceAbility to combine your technical planning expertise with a keen eye for business development opportunitiesStrong relationship management skills with a proven track record of forging strong relationships with colleagues and clientsAn understanding of the local planning framework in the Central North Island region would be an advantage.Working at TPGWe are proud of the positive culture and supportive work environment we have built at TPG.

Our values (positivity, integrity, caring and collaboration) form the foundation of our culture and our approach to our clients and to each other.

TPG is a great place to work!

How To ApplyIf this role appeals to you, please submit your cover letter and CV, and we will be in touch.

For a confidential chat, contact Ryan O'Leary, Planning Manager- Central on Applications close Friday 26 September 2025 at 5pm.Interviews will be held throughout should the right candidates apply, so the vacancy may close earlier.

Don't wait, apply today!

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