Senior Planner

Role Overview

Join a global team committed to environmental stewardship and sustainable community futures. As a Senior Planner based in Auckland, you will provide technical leadership and support to deliver quality planning projects on time and within budget. This role also includes mentoring team members and building strong client relationships while contributing to business development efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise planning projects serving as Project Manager, Technical Reviewer, or Project Director.
• Establish and maintain strong business relationships with clients, ensuring project goals and client satisfaction are achieved.
• Engage in client care activities and promote the use of client management systems.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through proposals and networking.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams and oversee financial aspects including budgets and scheduling.
• Mentor and develop staff, fostering a culture rooted in teamwork, respect, and integrity.

Candidate Profile

• Possess a Bachelor's degree with at least eight years of experience in environmental planning.
• Hold full membership or be working toward membership of the New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI).
• Demonstrate technical competency recognized both internally and externally.
• Have an in-depth understanding of New Zealand's planning system, relevant legislation, and council resource management frameworks.
• Maintain a proven track record in regional or local council planning, including leadership in plan reviews and infrastructure consents.
• Exhibit project management skills encompassing financial control, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Have established client networks and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats.
• Be proactive, decisive, and adept at problem-solving.
• Possess strong analytical abilities and a self-driven, energetic approach.

Work Model

Embrace a hybrid work environment requiring presence in the office three days a week to collaborate and engage within a dynamic culture.

Equal Opportunities and Culture

The organization champions diversity and individual achievement, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and identities. No agency resumes are considered at this stage.

About the Employer

GHD is a global, employee-owned professional services firm specializing in engineering, architecture, and construction with over 11,000 employees across more than 200 offices worldwide. Committed to addressing pressing global challenges such as sustainable water, energy, and urbanization, GHD empowers its people to make a meaningful impact through technical excellence and collaboration.