Senior Planner

Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

You will be joining our team as a   s enior   p lanner, based in our   Wellington   office, working with a local team of planning experts as part of a nationwide team of 60. As a member of our tight ‑ knit team, you ’ ll work on a diverse range of exciting projects alongside clients including   Tiaki   Wai , Wellington City Council,   Transpower , NZ Transport Agency,   Department of   Conservation ,   Ministry of Education and renewable energy providers and industrial clients, amongst others.   Recent local projects we have   be en   involved in include the Te Ara Tupua   shared path, Porirua wastewater storage   tank   and Wellington’s sludge   minimisation   facility.

In this role,   you’ll   bring your technical   expertise , collaborative mindset and client focus to deliver high-quality planning advice and project outcomes. Whether   you’re   building your career or stepping into a more senior position,   you’ll   have the opportunity to work on complex, multidisciplinary projects, strengthen client relationships and play a key role in delivering quality outcomes on community ‑ shaping projects across Aotearoa New Zealand.

We’re   not just focused on great projects –   we’re   also passionate about supporting your career development.   You’ll   gain exposure to a range of projects and clients while working closely with multi-disciplinary teams including transport specialists, landscape architects, urban designers, environmental   advisors   and engineers. We offer flexible working arrangements and   provide   ongoing learning opportunities, including an internal focus on   upskilling on   resource management reform, to help you grow and succeed in your planning career.

Mōu   ake   | About   y ou

You   w ill   b e   r eady   f or   t he   n ext   c hallenge   i n   y our   p lanning   c areer   a nd   l ooking   t o   u se   y our   p assion   a nd   e xpertise   t o   m ake a   r eal   d ifference. If   y ou   d on’t   m eet   e very   r equirement,   w e   s till   e ncourage   y ou   t o   a pply ,   w e’re   k een   t o   h ear   f rom   a ll   s uitable   c andidates .   You will have:

- A degree in   p lanning,   e nvironmental   management   or   a related   discipline, and NZPI membership (full membership or working towards this) .

- 6 +   years’   New Zealand   experience in   urban   and/or   environmental planning .

- Sound knowledge of the RMA with practical experience in statutory and strategic planning .

- Strong experience in   regional consenting   is   desirable .

- A collaborative style, experience working in a team   environment   and developing others .

- Commercial awareness and client-focused approach .

- Excellent communication and written skills and a broad understanding of disciplines related to planning matters: you will be able to engage effectively with clients, mana whenua,   stakeholders   and the public.

- Previous   experience in consultancy would be desirable, and experience working in the water, transport, and energy markets, or with industrial and government clients, would be an advantage.

Ngā   āhuatanga   kei   a   mātou   | What we offer

A   c areer   w ith Beca   w ill   p rovide   y ou   w ith :

- Internal resource management knowledge sharing and development, with a current focus on resource management reform and upskilling the planning team in a time of major change in the industry.

- Opportunities to learn from our industry leaders and technical gurus

- Build your skills through our extensive Professional development training programs

- A supportive and caring work environment where you can bring your whole self to work

- Flexible working arrangements to balance your personal / family commitments

- Shareholding opportunities

- Wellbeing and volunteer leave

- Purchase up to two weeks’   additional   annual leave per year

- Enhanced parental leave with up to 22 weeks full paid leave after the birth or placement of your child, inclusive of all genders

- Discounted insurances including health, life, and income protection

Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity,   thought   and experiences.

Tonoa   mai   | Apply now

Ready to make every   day better? Apply now.