Urban Planner

One full time urban planner role required. Job Lcoation is Auckland, New Zealand.

Company Overview

Founded in 2010 and holding some design patents and copyrights, HX Building Ltd provides professional building design and consulting services.

To support our business expanding, we are now seeking an experienced in-house Urban Planner with substantial expertise in large-scale master planning projects (20 km² or above), particularly those related to Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) and tourism-oriented community planning.

Hours per week : Minimum of 30 to a maximum of 40 hours per week, five days from Monday to Friday, between 8 : 30 am to 5 : 30 pm. Working more than 40 hours may be required with additional hourly payment, but overtime will be no more than 8 hours per week.

Hourly rate : $35 to $38

Key Responsibilities :

• Collect and analyse economic, cultural, environmental, and social data affecting land use and urban development.
• Collaborate with councils, local communities, designers, surveyors, engineers, and other consultants.
• Write and review Assessment of Environmental Effects (AEE) reports from related consultants.
• Stay informed about updates and amendments to district and regional planning rules.
• Lead projects from feasibility studies and master planning through to developed design, ensuring alignment with site context and client needs.
• Prepare and modify urban and review architectural designs, including 3D models, plans, and visual presentations, using professional design software.
• Incorporate feedback from director, clients, and consultants into design revisions.
• Attend project and client meetings, providing regular progress updates to supervisors and directors.
• Maintain professional communication with clients to identify and meet project and design objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria and have the legal right to work in New Zealand, we welcome your application. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly for interviews

Applications open two weeks from 21 Oct 2025.