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Associate, Environment and Planning

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Job Description - Associate, Environment and Planning

Associate – Environment and Planning, Aurecon

Want to bring ideas to life?

Aurecon have been a leading design, engineering and advisory company for decades – but why should you choose to join us?  Every project Aurecon delivers leaves a legacy. Every project has sustainability embedded in decision making. And every project is at the leading-edge of technical eminence.  


We are seeking an experienced Associate Planner to join our team in Auckland, specialising in infrastructure projects, including water-related consenting under New Zealand legislation.


What you’ll do:

  • Provide exceptional planning advice and technical support to obtain resource consents/approvals for our clients as part of a team of planners.
  • Engage with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities to define scope, deliverables, and timelines, and then achieve these milestones.
  • Prepare, review, and approve resource consent applications and supporting technical analysis.
  • Ensure our project work complies with relevant legislation and company policies.
  • As a key member of the New Zealand Environment and Planning team, mentor junior planners and contribute to continuous improvement.
  • Support and manage budgeting, resource planning, risk assessment, and business development activities, including contributing to winning work and developing client relationships.


What you’ll bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in planning (or equivalent).
  • Be a full or associate member of the New Zealand Planning Institute (or equivalent).
  • Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience in New Zealand planning projects, specifically in the three waters’ space.
  • Strong communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
  • A positive attitude and a willingness to work as a team and mentor junior planners.


Ready to bring ideas to life?    
You really can bring your whole self to work and be confident that your voice will be heard. We don't just claim that we're inclusive and innovative, it's proven by the independent awards and accreditations we have gained, and we're always seeking new ways to prove (and improve!) our commitment to diversity.     


Whakahā ngā whakaaro / Breathing life into our ideas, thoughts, views     
Kia māia, kia kaha, mahi tahi / Be bold, be strong, work as one

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