Project Lead Sought for Greater Christchurch Spatial Planning Initiative

Greater Christchurch is New Zealand�s second largest urban centre, and the principal economic hub and gateway of the South Island. The Greater Christchurch Partnership (GCP) have worked collaboratively and effectively for many years to coordinate urban development, land use and transport planning for our sub-region.

The GCP are undertaking a strategic reset for the sub-region to set a clear future direction to support intergenerational wellbeing in the context of population growth, climate change and moving to a net zero carbon economy. GCP is gearing up to work in partnership with central government to prepare a new Spatial Plan for the sub-region.

Through Greater Christchurch 2050, the community has collectively expressed an aspiration of the kind of place they want for future generations. The spatial planning process will enable further exploration into actions we need to take over the next 30 years to make it happen.

This work will culminate in a plan that is real and achievable from the partner organisations (including Central Government) and a possible Urban Growth Partnership. GCP is seeking a highly capable and experienced Project Lead to travel on this journey with us. The overall project duration is projected to be two years.

We are seeking an initial engagement contract until 31 December 2021, with the consideration to extend the engagement period in due course.