Careers

We have a great opportunity for an intermediate planner to join our busy Christchurch team.

The work is varied, ranging from residential, commercial and rural redevelopment to large scale comprehensive infrastructure and land development projects.

We require someone who has strong communication skills and enjoys working in a multi-disciplinary practice of engineers, surveyors and planners.

We work in an exciting and dynamic environment, where we provide you the support and training to succeed.

The ideal applicant will demonstrate the following:

• a resource management or NZ planning qualification and an interest in attaining MNZPI
• a minimum of two years of relevant New Zealand experience
• experience in District and or Regional Consenting with a focus on land development and discharges to land and water
• excellent communications skills, both written and oral
• have experience working with other experts such as architects, landscape architects, urban designers, acoustic and transport engineers.

The successful candidate will be offered excellent remuneration and a great work life balance.

Why DO is a great place for you to work…

What we offer

We will invest in your professional development to help grow your career. We are inclusive, supportive, flexible, and we encourage internal networking across disciplines.

Everyone has different life demands so we support a flexible working environment. Regardless of location, you will be working with a highly motivated and engaged team where we encourage you to develop relationships to progress our collective work.

Why you will love it here

DO has a uniquely positive and inclusive work culture due to our flat structure that means you will work closely with our leadership team. From frequent social events, including the annual ski day, outdoor weekend, and various work functions, you will quickly feel part of the DO family. Meet the team here.

What we care about

We care about the environment and the communities where we live and work and supporting them is important to us. We do this by giving hands on help, raising awareness and money for causes that make a difference in New Zealander’s lives.