Planning brighter futures for everyone!

Harrison Grierson is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading urban development engineering and design consultancies. We're recognised for our innovation, knowledge and outstanding client service, and for being a great place to work. Using the latest technologies and ideas, we shape new and sustainable environments, making life better for everyone.

We are looking for passionate, determined, and innovative graduates to join us on our journey to make great ideas happen!

As part of our 2026 intake, we have Graduate Planner opportunities available in the following locations: 

• Auckland (Parnell)
• Tauranga
• Christchurch

As a Graduate Planner, you'll join a team of experienced planners to create resilient communities by delivering quality urban forms and enhancing our environment in a way that we can all be proud of.  From small and unique to complex and large scale, you’ll be involved in diverse projects that include strategic and policy planning, resource consenting and designations as well as feasibility and advisory services.

Why join Harrison Grierson?

Being a graduate is exciting and challenging. We provide the support, learning and development to help you grow and take the next step in your career. We have a team-based culture set in a creative and inclusive work environment. Work life balance is something we pride ourselves on, so we have flexible hours to support you achieving that. Our perks include:

• Comprehensive Graduate Development Programme to accelerate your growth.
• Competitive salary with various company benefits on top including health insurance and wellbeing discounts.
• We will support you with an NZPI membership (or other relevant professional institution) and provide ongoing professional development opportunities including our Mentoring@HG Programme.
• Flexible working environment to support work life balance.
• Become a member of The Young Professions @ HG Group to connect and engage through networking, development and social opportunities.
• We have an awesome social club that always has something going on, from boat parties and movie nights, to run-club and sports team events.

You are given all the tools to 'plan' your own career!

If you're ready to launch your career with a New Zealand owned consultancy that’s thinking big about the future of urban development, submit your application online now.

To be eligible to apply you must have the right to work in New Zealand and be a recent graduate (Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Resource & Environmental Planning or related field) or due to complete your studies in 2025.

Applications close 15th April 2025.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Harrison Grierson

We believe in building strength through diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures and experiences. Our purpose is to create an inclusive and collaborative culture where everyone feels they belong, irrespective of race, gender, disability, culture, medical or any other qualities. We foster an environment where people are truly welcomed, respected, and valued for who they are, and where one can be themselves without the judgement of others based on qualities that may be different from others.

We are a proud founding partner of the Diversity Agenda Accord, which is focused on helping the engineering and architecture professions become more diverse and inclusive.