Environmental Planner

Role overview

GHD is looking for an Environmental Planner to join its New Zealand planning team in Christchurch, with possible consideration for Auckland, Hamilton, New Plymouth, or Wellington. This intermediate-level role focuses on environmental planning work that supports sustainable outcomes for communities and projects across New Zealand.

What you will do

• Help prepare environmental assessments and planning consent applications for projects across New Zealand.
• Carry out consultation and relationship management with consent authorities, iwi, stakeholders, landowners, the public, and other impacted groups.
• Assist and advise junior planners as they develop in their roles.
• Own individual project tasks and work closely with project stakeholders to support a strong client experience during delivery.
• Work as part of a nationwide planning group and learn from senior planners and technical directors.
• Build your professional capability through mentoring, training, involvement in professional bodies, and participation in GHD’s global technical communities.
• Contribute to a collaborative, diverse, and supportive workplace that also supports flexibility and work-life balance.

About you

• You hold a bachelor’s degree and bring at least 3 years of experience in environmental planning.
• Intermediate membership with the NZPI is preferred.
• You have experience with district and regional consenting, especially for infrastructure work.
• You communicate clearly and professionally, both in writing and speaking.
• You take a flexible approach to problem-solving and handling challenges.
• You are proactive, self-driven, and energetic.

About GHD

GHD is a global professional services firm with expertise in engineering, architecture, and construction. The company is employee-owned and has more than 11,000 people across over 200 offices on five continents. Its commitment is centered on helping create sustainable outcomes in water, energy, and urbanisation for future generations.

Equal opportunity

GHD values diversity and welcomes applications from people of all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds. The company also asks that agency resumes not be submitted at this stage.

Contact information

For more information, you may contact Zen Chua at [email protected].