About the business and the role
Do you believe you can make the world a better place?
SLR’s purpose is Making Sustainability Happen, which we achieve by having a team of experts who partner with our clients to tackle some of the world’s most complex sustainability Challenges.
SLR is looking for a Principal Planner to join our national Planning team in Dunedin. You would be joining our national Planning team of approximately 60 planning professionals, and be responsible for providing technical input and managing complex planning and policy projects, with a particular emphasis on working across our local government, built environment, and energy sector clients, as well as focussing on the successful candidate's expertise.
We are looking for a candidate who embraces sustainable and environmental excellence, is a leader in their field and wishes to be part of a collaborative team environment; working alongside a team of likeminded professionals.
Key responsibilities include:
Play a key role in the delivery and management of policy and/or consenting projects across SLR’s client portfolio.
Cultivating, maintaining, and expanding SLR's client relationships
Driving project delivery within your areas of specialisation
Providing leadership, technical support, and guidance to the team
Undertaking technical and peer reviews of reports
Work collaboratively and efficiently with the wider Planning team to meet team targets while meeting your own professional goals
Skills and experience
You will also possess the following skills:
A professional qualification in resource management planning or other relevant degree
Obtained or working towards full NZPI membership
8-15+ years' experience in planning and resource management
Experience as a mentor and or coach to other consultants
Strong client relationship management skills
Demonstrated experience working in multidisciplinary project teams
Detail focused and ability to complete tasks on time and to budget
Effective communication with colleagues and clients
Strong commercial acumen and ability to seek new opportunities
Our Benefits
We are proud of our unique culture where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients. SLR supports flexible working arrangements as we recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all.
You can find a comprehensive list here.
Next Steps
We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion. Please note that interviews are conducted with gender diverse interview panels to the best of our ability. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. You must be part of the preferred supplier agreement list which is coordinated through our Talent Acquisition team.
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