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Senior Planner
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Senior Planner at Beca in Wellington, New Zealand, providing technical planning advice on complex multidisciplinary projects for clients including councils, transport agencies, and energy providers, while mentoring team members and strengthening client relationships.
About this role
Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
You will be joining our team as aseniorplanner, based in our newWellingtonoffice, 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 includingTiakiWai, Wellington City Council,Transpower, NZ Transport Agency,Department ofConservation,Ministry of Education and renewable energy providers and industrial clients, amongst others.Recent local projects we havebeeninvolved in include the Te Ara Tupuashared path, Porirua wastewater storagetankand Wellington’s sludgeminimisationfacility.
In this role,you’llbring your technicalexpertise, collaborative mindset and client focus to deliver high-quality planning advice and project outcomes. Whetheryou’rebuilding your career or stepping into a more senior position,you’llhave 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’renot just focused on great projects –we’realso passionate about supporting your career development.You’llgain exposure to a range of projects and clients while working closely with multi-disciplinary teams including transport specialists, landscape architects, urban designers, environmentaladvisorsand engineers. We offer flexible working arrangements andprovideongoing learning opportunities, including an internal focus onupskilling onresource management reform, to help you grow and succeed in your planning career.
Mōuake| Aboutyou
Youwillbereadyforthenextchallengeinyourplanningcareerandlookingtouseyourpassionandexpertisetomake arealdifference. You will have:
A degree inplanning,environmentalmanagementora relateddiscipline, and NZPI membership (full membership or working towards this).
6+years’New Zealandexperience inurbanand/orenvironmental planning.
Sound knowledge of the RMA with practical experience in statutory and strategic planning.
Strong experience inregional consentingisdesirable.
A collaborative style, experience working in a teamenvironmentand 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,stakeholdersand the public.
Previousexperience 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.
Ifyoudon’tmeeteveryrequirement,westillencourageyoutoapply,we’rekeentohearfromallsuitablecandidates.
Ngāāhuatangakeiamātou| What we offer
Acareerwith Becawillprovideyouwith:
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’additionalannual 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,thoughtand experiences.
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