Resource Consent and Planning Services

Closes in 28 daysSubmission deadline: 11 December 2026, 02:00 PM Pacific/Auckland

About this tender

Overview The University of Otago requires an experienced planning services provider to support Property & Campus Development in obtaining statutory approvals and managing planning risks associated with capital works, infrastructure projects, building developments, campus improvements, and property-related initiatives. Scope The scope includes: Obtaining statutory approvals for capital works, infrastructure projects, building developments, campus improvements, and property-related initiatives Managing planning risks associated with these projects Providing planning services from initial feasibility and planning assessments through to consenting Stakeholder engagement in relation to planning matters Supporting regulatory approvals and hearings Providing planning services through to project completion Contractor Requirements Experience in providing planning services, including statutory approvals and planning risk management Specialist planning expertise capable of supporting the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and planning assessments through to consenting, stakeholder engagement, regulatory approvals, hearings, and project completion Enquiries Contact: Wade Kennard tenders@otago.ac.nz

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