Senior Planner

Beca; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing and volunteer leave

Additional annual leave (2 weeks) per年

Enhanced parental leave (22 weeks)

Job summary

Beca Wellington office is seeking a senior planning professional to join our team in Wellington, NZ. You will work with a local team of planning experts as part of a nationwide network of professionals, delivering high-impact planning advice and multidisciplinary project outcomes.

You will contribute to complex local and regional projects, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with clients and stakeholders to shape sustainable outcomes across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of NZ urban/environmental planning experience.
• Sound knowledge of the Resource Management Act (RMA).
• Experience in regional planning and consenting is desirable.
• Collaborative style with the ability to mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality planning advice and project outcomes for diverse clients.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to manage complex projects.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Senior planner experience

RMA knowledge

Client relationship management

Team collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Strong communication

Education

Planning/environmental management degree

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

You will be joining our team as aseniorplanner, based in ourWellingtonoffice, 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.

Youwillbereadyforthenextchallengeinyourplanningcareerandlookingtouseyourpassionandexpertisetomake arealdifference. Ifyoudon’tmeeteveryrequirement,westillencourageyoutoapply,we’rekeentohearfromallsuitablecandidates.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.

Acareerwith Becawill provide you with:

• 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
• 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.