Senior Planner

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that. 

Join us as we strive for a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in. 

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

GHD is actively seeking highly motivated and skilled Senior Planner to join our team in Auckland.

This role focuses on providing the team with technical leadership, support and tools to offer effective planning services for existing and new clients, including the delivery of projects on time, on budget, to a high-quality standard. 

It also involves developing our people through mentoring and coaching. In addition, the role involves working closely with the Business Group Leader (BGL) and senior team members to foster and grow existing client relationships as well as build new client networks. This includes contributing to and/or leading various bids and proposals.

The role:

• Provide expert input and supervision on planning projects as Project Manager, Technical Reviewer, or Project Director.


• Develop credible business relationships with existing and potential clients to ensure required project outcomes are met and client satisfaction is maintained to a high standard. Participate in and/or lead client care visits and champion our client management systems


• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, prepare proposals, and engage in industry networking.


• Oversee planning projects, manage tasks with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure effective financial management.


• Guide and develop team members, promoting a culture of teamwork, integrity, and respect.

About you:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years’ experience in environmental planning 


• Full Membership of the NZPI (or working towards this)


• Technically competent and recognised as such both within GHD and externally


• A comprehensive understanding of the New Zealand planning system and relevant legislation, as well as local and regional council resource management documents


• Proven technical planning record in regional council, local council or private sector planning including in leading plan review processes and/or consenting infrastructure projects


• Project management experience, including financials, budgets, programming


• Established client relationships and networks


• Excellent people and networking skills 


• Well-developed communication skills - both verbal and written


• Proactive, decisive, and problem-solving skills


• Strong analytical thinker; self-motivated and energetic


• Project/Client problem solving focus

Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV or reach out to Zen Chua ([email protected]) for more information.

Our Hybrid Work Model:

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Ki GHD, ka ākina te kaimahi e mātou kia tutuki ōna ake moemoeā. Nā te mea, ko te kaha o te tangata te tuarā o te pakihi. Nā reira, he hiahia nō mātou ki te whiwhi kaimahi nō ngā ahurea tuakiri maha, nō whenua rerekē, tane mai, wahine mai.

At GHD we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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