" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSenior Planner / Scheduler\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"12141\"\u003e Construction \u0026amp; Engineering \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"12142\"\u003e Site \u0026amp; Project Management \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"12143\"\u003e Auckland \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"12144\"\u003e Contract or Consulting \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 16/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eOwner\u0026#39;s-side role | Glenbrook, South Auckland\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e$130-$160 per hour + GST | Initial 18-month contract\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMajor grid-scale BESS and carbon capture projects\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGlenbrook, South Auckland | 18-month site-based contractor secondment\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePhillip Riley is seeking a highly experienced planner / scheduler for an 18-month owner\u0026rsquo;s-side contract secondment; initially, across two nationally significant projects: a 200MW/400MWh grid-scale battery under construction at Glenbrook, and a novel project in the front-end planning stage focused on capturing carbon dioxide (CO\u0026#8322;) from the Ohaaki Power Station and converting it into food-grade quality.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The contractor will be engaged by Phillip Riley and seconded into Contact Energy\u0026rsquo;s project delivery team for the duration of the assignments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat you will bring\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRelevant degree in engineering, construction management, business technologies and/or professional qualifications.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA substantial track record as a senior planner / scheduler across major power generation and/or heavy industrial, oil and gas, mining or process-plant projects. Experience in the renewables space will be well regarded i.e. geothermal, solar, wind, BESS, along with experience in complex shutdown planning / scheduling.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExtensive planning and scheduling experience across the complete project lifecycle from front-end through to operational handover.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated experience planning and scheduling large-scale complex construction projects i.e. schedule with 5,000+ activities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvanced technical knowledge and practical experience with applicable software systems i.e. Primavera P6.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIt\u0026rsquo;s expected that a senior planner / scheduler could qualify for and secure the AACE Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) Certification, and the same goes for the AACE Earned Value Professional (EVP) Certification.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy this assignment stands out\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e The role combines two nationally significant projects at different stages of development i.e. execution through to operational handover for a major grid-scale battery, and front-end planning leading up to FID for a novel project to capture and convert carbon dioxide (CO\u0026#8322;) into food-grade quality, from an operating asset.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003eContract terms\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$130-$160 per hour + GST | Front-end planning through handover to operations | Glenbrook-based with periodic travel\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe expectation\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEffective planning and consistent delivery of a credible owner\u0026rsquo;s-side integrated project schedule that is robust and defensible \u0026ndash; a product that\u0026rsquo;s aligned with international standards across the complete project lifecycle i.e. front-end planning, detailed engineering and design, procurement, construction, commissioning and start-up, and handover to operations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEngagement |\u003c/strong\u003e Independent contractor engaged through Phillip Riley and seconded into the project owner team.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTerm |\u003c/strong\u003e Initial 18-month, full-time assignment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRate |\u003c/strong\u003e $130-$160 per hour plus GST, depending on the depth and relevance of experience.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLocation |\u003c/strong\u003e Site based at Glenbrook, South Auckland, with periodic travel to \u0026#332;haaki / Taup\u0026#333; as required.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eInsurance |\u003c/strong\u003e You must hold, or be able to obtain before commencement, suitable professional indemnity and public liability insurance.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWork rights |\u003c/strong\u003e Applicants must have the legal right to work and provide contracting services in New Zealand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApply through this advertisement or speak with Daniel Gallen at Phillip Riley for a confidential discussion. Please outline your planning and scheduling experience across the complete project lifecycle, along with your technical knowledge and practical experience with Primavera P6. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4479010\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "