The New Zealand Planning Institute gives all Student/Recent Graduate members the opportunity to advertise their availability online, please CLICK HERE if you would like to register your details.
Students Seeking Short Term Position
- Name: Cillian Bell
Location: Pakuranga, Auckland, New Zealand
Field of Interest: Environmental Planning
Availability: 24th October 2017 - 15th February 2018
I am an enthusiastic individual with a determined work ethic, I believe in making the most of every opportunity and doing everything I can to achieve my goals. I have a passion for the environment, animals and New Zealand. I believe I would be a good fit into any team or position that requires hard work, people skills, dedication and problem solving capabilities.
[Posted 03 Oct 2017]
- Name: Zhenyu (Sebastian) Yang
Location: Auckland
Field of Interest: Resource consent, town planning, graduate program..
Availability: Immediately
I
am Zhenyu Yang, a Resource Consent Planner and Architectural Designer
in BW Building Consultants Ltd (provides services for subdivision,
architectural design and project management). I have the degree of
Master of Urban Planning in University of Auckland, and I am a member in
New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI).
[Posted 02 Sep 2015, Updated 18 April 2017]
- Name: Eseta Maka
Location: Auckland
Field of Interest: Any Planning related internship
Availability: November 8th 2016-February 17th 2017
Studying towards a Master of Planning at the University of Otago and seeking any Planning related internships in Auckland during the summer holidays even if it is part time anything would be great. My recent planning related experience include working as a Planning/GIS intern at the Greater Regional Nashville Council shadowing and assisting the Planning Research Department. I am adaptable to any situation and respond with ideas that are original and appropriate. Eager and ready to put what i have learnt in the classroom into practice while taking the huge learning experience as an opportunity to grow further. Cheers.
[Posted 31 Oct 2016]
- Name: Phillip Shipton
Location: Auckland
Field of Interest: Urban Planning, Transport Planning, Urban Design
Availability: 21st Nov 2016 - late Feb 2017
I am currently finishing up my first year of study in a Masters of Urban Planning & Urban Design at the University of Auckland. I hold a BSc in Geography and Environmental Science. I am passionate about the built and natural environment, with particular interest in transport planning, urban design, and sustainability. Between my studies I worked predominantly as an assistant land/construction surveyor, where I gained valuable skills and visited many new development sites throughout Auckland.
[Posted 20 Oct 2016]
- Name: Ella Sparrow
Location: Palmerston North or Wellington Region (or Hawkes Bay Region)
Field of Interest: Any
Availability: 10th November - 17th February
Personal Comment: I am a first year Resource and Environmental Planning student at Massey University seeking work experience in a planning related position over the summer break. I am a friendly, hardworking and reliable, student who strives to attain high results. I am excited to learn about the possibilities of where planning could take me, and getting involved in improving the environment we live it.
[Posted 20 Oct 2016]
- Name: Don Patrick Manlangit
Location: Auckland
Field of Interest: Urban Planning, Urban Design, Transport Planning and Landscape Architecture
I am currently a Graduate Teaching Assistant of Urban Design and a second year post graduate student of a combined programme Master of Urban Planning (Professional) and Urban Design at the University of Auckland. I am passionate and interested in Urban Design, Transport Planning, and Landscape Architecture. Prior to my postgraduate studies, I worked for more than four years as a Landscape Architect dealing with tourism and hospitality projects in the Philippines and Qatar. I obtained my Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree at the University of the Philippines – Diliman.
[Posted 28 Sept 2016]
- Name: Oliver Hermans
Location: Dunedin.
Field of Interest: Hazard Planning and/or Environmental Planning.
Availability: November 11 - February 17
I have had a varied experience, both academically and in terms of past employment. I have a conjoint BSc/BA in environmental science and international relations from Victoria University of Wellington and last year I worked for, at varying times, both an engineering firm in their environmental department and on a dairy farm. As a result, I have experience working in stressful situations where conditions can rapidly change. I am also well aware of the need for teamwork and calm collected analysis of differing situations that arise in the workplace, both personal and interpersonal. I am currently working towards a Master of Planning at Otago University.
[Posted 09 Aug 2016]
- Name: Danielle Douglas
Location: Gisborne or Hamilton
Field of Interest: Environment Planning and Policy
Availability: 14 November 2016 - 17 February 2017
I am passionate about the environment and policy, particularly surrounding how we can include Maori interests in planning policy.
[Posted 08 Aug 2016]
- Name: Rachel Cottam
Location: Christchurch
Field of Interest: Environmental Planning and Policy
Availability: 27th October onwards
I am officially graduating at the end of this year therefore I quite flexible for work experience timeframes. Also looking for full time employment.
[Posted 08 Aug 2016]
- Name: Andrew Duncanson
Location: Tauranga
Field of Interest: Any fields related to planning or conservation
Availability: November 2016 to February 2017.
I am currently in my second year of study toward a Bachelor of Environmental Planning at the University of Waikato. I am eagerly seeking opportunities to gain practical experience this summer.
As an enthusiastic and proactive learner, I believe I will be well suited to a diverse range of fields and tasks. I have a particular interest in New Zealand birds and their habitats, as well as a strong affinity with the Bay of Plenty region as my papakainga.
[Posted 04 Aug 2016]
- Name: Thejas Jagannath
Location: Anywhere
Field of Interest: Summer Internship
Availability: November 2016 to February 2017
I am currently pursuing an MPlan masters at University of Otago. I am looking for summer opportunities in a planning related area. I have a BA Honours in Geography and a geography degree from the University of Auckland. I am a friendly and approachable person who is enthusiastic about planning. I am dedicated and determined to achieve set deadlines and am responsible towards the job. In my course so far, I have attained a fair understanding of the RMA, planning theory and planning policy. I really hope this opportunity provides me with some work experience in planning.
[Posted 29 Jun 2016]
Recent Graduates Seeking Entry Level Position
- Name: Pippa Huddleston
Location: Canterbury, Hawkes Bay, Central Otago, Bay of Plenty
Field of Interest: Environmental management, water quality management, agriculture/forestry, land-use development
Availability: End of 2017 – indefinitely
I am in my final year of a Bachelor of Environmental Policy & Planning (Hons) at Lincoln University, and am looking to enter the planning industry at the end of this year! I have worked in the consents department at Hastings District Council for the past two summers, and have held the position of Lincoln University Planning Association president for 1 ½ years. I am highly motivated, organised, and hard-working and I approach issues with open-mindedness and integrity. In the future, I hope to be working in a position that strives to unlock potential, while enhancing the natural and social environment.
[Posted 06 Jun 2017]
The candidates listed above are all current NZPI members. To view CV click the candidates name