Career growth and lifestyle opportunity…

Not every job provides the opportunity to work with some of the industry’s top professionals on landscape-changing projects whilst enjoying one of New Zealand’s most outstanding lifestyle environments.  Ticking the boxes?  Read on …

Cheal has been specialising in Land Development since 1940. We are a multi-disciplinary organisation with 6 offices across the Central North Island offering Civil, Engineering, Surveying, and Resource Management Planning.  With business growth an important factor in our strategic direction, we seek a Junior / Intermediate Planner who is ready to progress their career to the next level to join our team in the beautiful town of Taupō.

This permanent position is well suited to an individual starting out or someone already established who needs a change of scene. Come work in a team of highly knowledgeable and successful Planning professionals who undertake a wide variety of planning work.

If you can display the following traits, we would love to hear from you:

• A Degree in Environmental Planning or similar
• 2+ years’ experience within the New Zealand planning environment
• Solid experience within the regional council consenting space a real bonus
• Writes clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles
• Converses effectively and professionally in a variety of settings: on the phone, one on one, in small and large groups
• A highly proactive work ethic and the desire to exceed client expectations

What we offer:

• Career development opportunities, including tailored pathways for those wanting to grow, annual training budgets, tertiary study programs, and payment of professional membership fees
• Access to a mentoring program with some of New Zealand's top professionals.
• Competitive remuneration
• Commitment to employee well-being, supported by a passionate wellbeing committee.
• Membership to Employment Assistance Program (EAP) service
• Employee recognition programs, including a company conference and awards evening
• Relocation assistance
• Flexible working arrangements

We are big enough to have exciting projects but small enough to feel like a family company, our people are our biggest asset, and we love to see them excel

The Cheal culture is one of family, teamwork, community, and communication with a commitment to quality and a high level of technical expertise. We provide a high level of support to those wishing to pursue a progressive career path.

Cheal is committed to Health and Safety and equal opportunities in the workplace.