Principal Town Planner Jobs

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To become a Principal Town Planner, most New Zealand employers will expect you to have a Postgraduate Degree in Planning or Resource Management, as well as extensive previous experience in the Planning and Resource Management industry.

Typical Responsibilities

• Planning town and city infrastructure, including buildings, roads, highways, streets, car parks, recreational parks, reserves, facilities and utilities
• Acquiring resource and planning consents
• Analysing the development of residential, environmental and commercial areas
• Researching and reporting the effects of proposed developments, particularly on the environment
• Collecting and analysing social, environmental and economic data
• Presenting reports to Government, local councils, companies and clients

Progression

For many Principal Town Planners, the next step in their careers is to stead towards management or Policy Administration.