Senior Planner

About the Role and Our Commitment

At GHD, we prioritize protecting our environment and communities by fostering a sustainable future. Join our international network of engineers, scientists, planners, and environmental specialists focused on making a positive impact worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and assist in developing detailed environmental assessments and planning approvals across multi-disciplinary projects.
• Manage routine projects, working closely with stakeholders to ensure quality client experiences throughout project delivery.
• Collaborate with national planning teams, learn from experienced Technical Directors, and support the mentorship and growth of junior planners by providing guidance and motivation.
• Engage in proposal creation and identify business development opportunities while maintaining client relationships.
• Advance your professional growth through mentoring, training, participation in industry organizations, and involvement in GHD’s global technical groups.
• Contribute to GHD’s inclusive and supportive culture, maintaining flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Opportunity to apply or build expertise in community and stakeholder engagement by developing and executing consultation and engagement strategies.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least eight years of environmental planning experience.
• Full NZPI membership or actively pursuing it.
• Strong technical planning background in regional/local councils or private sector, including infrastructure project consenting.
• Proven project management skills covering financial management, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Experience managing client relationships and contributing to business growth.
• Experience or aptitude in community and stakeholder engagement is advantageous.
• Excellent verbal and written communication capabilities.
• Proactive, decisive with strong problem-solving skills.
• Analytical thinker, self-driven, and energetic.
• Enthusiastic about collaborating with various technical disciplines to deliver integrated solutions on complex projects.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

GHD values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds, nationalities, and genders. We are committed to equal employment opportunities. Please note, we do not accept agency resumes at this stage.

About GHD

GHD is a global professional services company specializing in engineering, architecture, and construction. With over 11,000 employees across more than 200 offices on five continents, we are employee-owned and dedicated to addressing critical global challenges by promoting sustainability in water, energy, and urban development.