RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Leading and delivering projects in accordance with client’s requirements, approved budget, timetable, and professional standards and independently and with direction and guidance of the Planning Principal. 2. Undertake project scoping, fee estimates and budgets, work programmes and work schedules and monitoring project performance as necessary. 3. Carry out site visits and liaise with clients as required by specific projects. 4. Lead consultation and community engagement as required 5. Provide assistance to other disciplines within the company and coordinate with external consultants and specialists. 6. A shareholding opportunity is available following a period of experience. SPECIFICATIONS Essential:  Tertiary qualification in planning or resource management preferably recognised by NZPI for full membership.  Ability to work positively and constructively with clients and Councils to identify and achieve solutions.  Self motivated and a positive team member, focussed on problem solving.  Good oral communication skills.  Ability to express opinion and concepts clearly and accurately in writing.  Initiative and self motivation without continual supervision.  Clean driver’s licence.  Reasonable level of fitness. SALARY The salary level will be negotiated with the successful candidate based on skill level and experience.