Senior Planner

GHD is actively seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Planner to join our team in Wellington. We contribute to a variety of projects with a strategic focus on transport, water, renewable energy, and social infrastructure. Responsibilities Leading and contributing to the preparation of comprehensive environmental assessments and planning approval applications for multidisciplinary projects Acting as a Project Manager for routine projects, collaborating effectively with project stakeholders to ensure a positive client experience in project delivery Working with a national team of planners, including learning from our highly experienced Technical Directors and supporting the growth and development of less experienced planners, coaching and motivating them to deliver quality outcomes for our clients Leading and contributing to the preparation of proposals and seeking out business development opportunities in a client-facing role Growing and developing professionally through mentoring, training, and active involvement in professional organisations and our GHD global technical communities Being part of our diverse, collaborative and supportive GHD culture, with the ability to work flexibly for work-life balance There is an opportunity to leverage existing expertise or experience in community and stakeholder engagement, or upskill in this area, to develop and implement consultation and engagement strategies Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years’ experience in environmental planning Full Membership of the NZPI (or working towards this) Proven technical planning record in regional council, local council or private sector planning including the consenting of infrastructure projects Project management experience, including financials, budgets, programming Experience in client management and business development Experience in community and stakeholder engagement advantageous Well-developed communication skills, both verbal and written Proactive, decisive, and problem-solving skills Strong analytical thinker; self-motivated and energetic Enthusiastic to work collaboratively with other technical disciplines and think laterally to deliver integrated solutions on multidisciplinary projects Location: Wellington, New Zealand. GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr