Senior Planner

Beca Limited; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Shareholding opportunities

Wellbeing and volunteer leave

Annual leave extension up to 2 weeks

Job summary

Beca Limited is seeking a Senior Planner based in Wellington to join our team of planning experts. You will work on a diverse range of multidisciplinary projects with national colleagues, delivering high-quality planning advice for clients across urban and environmental domains.

You’ll collaborate with transport, landscape, urban design, environmental and engineering specialists, supporting career development and client-focused outcomes.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in planning, environmental management or related discipline.
• NZPI membership (full or working towards).
• 6+ years’ NZ experience in urban and/or environmental planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality planning advice and project outcomes.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex projects.
• Engage with clients, stakeholders and mana whenua to enable successful consents and planning approvals.

Skills

Urban planning

Environmental planning

Client management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Planning

NZPI membership

Job description

Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity You will be joining our team as a senior planner, 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 been 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 you

• A degree in planning, environmental 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.

If you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply, we’re keen to hear from all suitable candidates.

What we offer

• 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.

Hello! And welcome to a whole new world of possibilities with Beca. We hope you’re as keen as we are to find out more about each other. We look forward to seeing your application. The Talent Acquisition Team Make everyday better Creative people together transforming our world' is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose - to make everyday better. But we need problem solvers - the makers, the creators, the planners and practitioners to convert ideas into reality. For over 100 years, we’ve been making a visible difference, developing, and delivering solutions for our clients, our people and our community. Focusing on sustainability, innovation, and digital technologies, to create better and safer outcomes.

What makes us different? At Beca, our people are our business. We support curiosity and value great ideas, and are passionate about creating a workplace where people are engaged, feel incredible and can belong. Our employee-ownership model sets us apart. It’s an opportunity for our people to be invested in the future success of our business, with share ownership available for eligible employees. We also offer a range of employee benefits, designed to reward and recognise the amazing things our people are doing everyday. And our values of partnership, tenacity, enjoyment and care are reflected in the way we work, with our people and with our clients.

When you are part of our Beca family, you’ll own your own career path and contribute to a legacy. Join us and discover for yourself how you own your career and can make a everyday better.