Team Leader – Planning

Our client is a progressive Invercargill-based organisation playing an important role in supporting sustainable growth, delivering quality customer outcomes, and helping shape the future of the local community.

With a collaborative and forward-thinking culture, the organisation is committed to developing its people, encouraging new ideas, and creating an environment where individuals can continue to grow their capability and career.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their planning or regulatory career while gaining broader leadership experience.

The Team Leader – Planning will lead the day-to-day operations of a team delivering planning, building, and consenting services. The role combines operational oversight, stakeholder engagement, and people leadership, while supporting efficient and customer-focused regulatory outcomes.

You will work closely with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders, while also contributing to process improvement initiatives and supporting the ongoing development of team capability.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to step into, or further build on, leadership experience within a supportive team environment.

You will bring proven experience within planning, or a related regulatory environment, along with demonstrated leadership capability. Most importantly, you will have the motivation to continue developing your leadership skills, contribute positively to your team, and build a long-term career within your specialist area.

You will bring:

• Experience within planning, or regulatory services
• An understanding of relevant legislation and regulatory processes
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A collaborative and solutions-focused approach
• Confidence supporting and guiding others
• A genuine interest in developing your leadership capability
• A tertiary qualification in planning, building control, or a related discipline would be advantageous

This role offers an excellent pathway for someone wanting to continue progressing their career within the planning and compliance space. You will gain exposure across leadership, operations, stakeholder management, and regulatory services while being supported to further develop your capability over time.

Alongside a rewarding career opportunity, Invercargill offers an outstanding lifestyle – with affordable living, easy access to some of New Zealand’s most spectacular natural environments, and a strong sense of community.

For a confidential discussion, contact Lisa Edwards on 021 240 4410 or email [email protected]

We will be actively screening candidates upon application, so we encourage you to enquire now.