Project Planner / Controls

Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Work on a variety of large-scale infrastructure projects which impact NZ.

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.

Must hold New Zealand permanent residency or citizenship.

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.

We welcome robust discussion, original ideas, and strong relationships with collaborators.

Our business directors and senior leaders promote a culture based on care, teamwork and support for our out-of-work lives and endeavors.

We invest in our people and resources to maintain a dynamic, modern workplace and a culture of innovation.

How to apply

When you are ready to join a forward-focused, high-achieving team that will give you the opportunity to thrive, grow and develop, email your resume and cover letter to

Please include the job title and your name in the subject heading.

Learn more about Inovo and the projects we are involved in at .

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