Planner

Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives enabling you to do the best work of your life. You can experience a world of opportunities to shape a career as unique as you.

WSP is one of the world’s top professional services firms, bringing together some of the brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe. We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. We see the world through a Future Ready® lens, fuelled by a shared commitment to making a positive impact—one project and community at a time.

Environmental Planner

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Environmental Planner to provide resource management planning and project delivery services to a diverse range of WSP clients. This role encompasses technical planning, project management, and project delivery, offering the chance to work across a varied portfolio of projects.

What you'll do

• Preparing and reviewing consent applications for design-build for civil engineering and environmental projects.
• Conduct research, feasibility studies, and produce reports suitable for client review and presentation.
• Provide input into project planning and assist project managers in scoping projects, including verification activities.
• Advise clients on resource management plans, policies, and relevant legislation.
• Present evidence and advice at local authority hearings.
• Act as Project Manager or Task Manager, ensuring deliverables meet client needs and projects are completed on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• Participate and support project outcomes that may not be specifically planning related.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Resource and Environmental Planning or Urban Planning, or a similar qualification recognised by the New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI).
• Preferably a minimum of 3 years’ professional experience in a similar planning role.
• Membership of NZPI or actively working towards it.
• High emotional intelligence, integrity, and a client-centric approach.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Current clean driver’s licence.

Why Paeroa?

Nestled in the heart of the Hauraki District, Paeroa offers a unique blend of small-town charm and strategic connectivity. Known as the gateway to the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty, Paeroa provides easy access to stunning beaches, cycling trails, and natural reserves. With a welcoming community, affordable living, and a relaxed lifestyle, Paeroa is an ideal location for professionals seeking balance between career growth and quality of life.

Relocation support is available to assist you in settling into Paeroa or the surrounding area if you are moving from outside the region.

Learn more about our WSP Paeroa office here: https://www.wsp.com/en-nz/contact-us/offices/new-zealand/na/paeroa/002468

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2,000+ expert professionals in 24 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 75,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

We will review applications as they come in, so if this opportunity sounds like you, don’t wait to apply!

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