About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate Planner to join our team in Auckland. At HG, our team of experienced planners aim 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 contribute to diverse projects that include strategic and policy planning, resource consenting and designations as well as feasibility and advisory services.

You will work closely with our multi-disciplinary teams, including engineers, urban designers and environmental specialists to enhance our environment and deliver integrated planning solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

Lead and contribute towards the delivery of various planning projects including major urban development and infrastructure projects.
Provide best-practice planning advice and strategic solutions that balance the needs of our clients with the broader community and the environment.
Work collaboratively with our multi-disciplinary teams and communicate proactively with clients to build long-term and meaningful relationships.
Guide and coach junior team members to support their career growth.
Keep up to date with latest developments in planning and legislative changes.

Your skills and experience

Our ideal candidate will have:

Relevant tertiary qualification in planning, urban development, or a related field.
Membership or eligibility for membership with the New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI).
3-4+ years experience in planning, with a strong understanding of the RMA and local planning frameworks
Experience working within a multi-disciplinary consultancy environment.
Experience of infrastructure consenting, and related policy development is desirable.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills plus the ability to establish collaborative relationships at multiple levels.
Personal leadership, motivation, and self-management skills.

About Harrison Grierson

Harrison Grierson is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading urban development engineering and design consultancies. We pride ourselves on our values, our outlook on people, and the future of our communities. We're driven to create environments that work in harmony with people, and to help people live in harmony with their environments. We're here to design resilient, connected, beautiful places to live.

Why join us?

We invest in our people. 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 supportive work environment. Work life balance is something we pride ourselves on, so we have flexible hours to support you achieving that.

Competitive remuneration and benefits package.
Lead across a wide range of urban development projects that enhance our local communities.
HG Shareholding Opportunities with our Shares Trading Scheme.
Professional development opportunities including mentoring, fully subsidised membership fees and ProjectYOU; A project dedicated to your personal growth and career development.
Flexible working culture, active social clubs, wellbeing discounts and the option to purchase additional leave to enhance work life balance.

We believe in building strength through diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures and experiences. 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.

If this opportunity is of interest, then please submit your application online now. If you have any questions or would like more information, reach out to our Talent & Development Business Partner, Ben at b.greenhaf@harrisongrierson.com