Senior Planner

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 

You will be ready for the next challenge in your planning career and looking to use your passion and expertise to make a real difference. You will have: 

• 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. 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer 

A career with Beca will 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 

• 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.