Isthmus is an award‑winning integrated design practice with studios in Tāmaki Makaurau, Te Whanganui a Tara, and Ōtautahi. Our rōpū of design planners, landscape architects, urban designers, and architects has been guided, since 1988, by principles that strengthen the relationships between land, people, and culture, contributing to the regeneration of Aotearoa.

At Isthmus, Design Planning brings together planning strategy and design thinking, grounded in Te Ao Pākehā and Te Ao Māori perspectives. We work within legal and planning frameworks to deliver clear, pragmatic outcomes for a wide range of clients and project types across the motu. This approach has shaped our practice for nearly 40 years and is reflected in Aotearoa best practice guidance and on our website:

With opportunities emerging through resource management reform and Fast‑track legislation, we are seeking an Intermediate or Senior Design Planner to join our team in Tāmaki Makaurau or Ōta...