Senior Planner

Job Overview

Join GHD as a Senior Planner in Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand, contributing to delivering environmentally sustainable projects across transport, water, renewable energy, and social infrastructure sectors. You will work within a motivated team of engineers, scientists, planners, and environmental specialists committed to improving communities and the environment globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and assist in preparing detailed environmental assessments and planning approval submissions for interdisciplinary projects.
• Serve as Project Manager on routine assignments, ensuring collaboration with stakeholders and maintaining a positive client experience throughout project execution.
• Partner with a nationwide planner team, learn from senior technical directors, and mentor junior planners to uphold quality client outcomes.
• Take the lead in preparing proposals and actively pursue business growth opportunities through client engagement.
• Pursue professional growth via mentoring, training, participation in industry organizations, and involvement in GHD’s global technical networks.
• Embrace GHD’s inclusive culture, enjoying flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Utilize or develop skills in community and stakeholder engagement to design and implement consultation strategies as needed.

Desired Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree with at least eight years of environmental planning experience.
• Full membership or candidacy with the New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI).
• Demonstrated technical planning expertise within regional or local government, or private sector focusing on infrastructure project consents.
• Experience managing projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and financial oversight.
• Proven client relationship management and business development capabilities.
• Beneficial experience in community and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proactive, decisive, and skilled problem solver.
• Analytical mindset, energetic and self-motivated.
• Collaborative and innovative thinker committed to cross-disciplinary solutions.

Diversity and Culture

GHD values a diverse workforce, encouraging applications from all backgrounds to empower individuals to achieve their aspirations and collectively address global challenges. The company promotes equal employment opportunities and expects respect for this commitment.

About GHD

GHD is a renowned global professional services firm specializing in engineering, architecture, and construction with over 11,000 employees across 200 offices worldwide. Employee ownership drives a culture of commitment to addressing critical sustainability challenges in water, energy, and urbanization sectors.

Additional Information

No agency applications at this stage. Flexible working options are available to support work-life balance.