Principal Planner - Dunedin

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. 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 an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality tailored services. With close to 200 staff spanning the length of Aotearoa and an additional 800+ staff across Asia Pacific, we provide consultancy advice and support on a wide range of strategic and site-specific issues to a diverse and growing base of business, regulatory and governmental clients. We celebrate a ‘One Team Culture’, where bringing together diversity of thought and expression is key to building the best team to deliver excellent results. SLR, with a national Planning team of approximately 60 planning professionals, offers comprehensive planning services across diverse sectors, including government (central and local government), infrastructure, energy, forestry, built environment (subdivision, and land use) and telecommunications. A rare opportunity has come up for a Principal Planner to join our Dunedin office. We seek an industry expert ready to make an immediate impact. The role will have a blend of Otago and outside the region focus, tailored to the successful candidate's expertise. This position offers a great opportunity for a seasoned planner to leverage their skills in a supportive, collaborative environment, while making a significant impact on regional and national projects. Key responsibilities include: Play a key role in the delivery and management of policy and 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr