There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment and community, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that.
Join us as we strive for a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.
Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.
GHD is actively seeking highly motivated Environmental Planner to join our team in Auckland, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wellington or Christchurch
This is an intermediate planning position within our high performing New Zealand planning team. This position offers a variety of work and will see you:
Contributing to the preparation of environmental assessments and planning approval applications for projects throughout New Zealand
Undertaking consultation and liaison with consent authorities, iwi, stakeholders, landowners, public and affected parties
Providing support and guidance to junior planners
Managing individual tasks on projects, collaborating effectively with project stakeholders to ensure positive client experience in project delivery
Working with a national team of planners, including learning from Senior Planners and our highly experienced Technical Directors
Growing and developing professionally through mentoring, training, and active involvement in professional organisations and our GHD global technical communities
Being part of our diverse, collaborative and supportive GHD culture, with the ability to work flexibly for work-life balance
About you:
Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in environmental planning
Intermediate Membership of the NZPI desired
Experience with district and regional consenting, particularly for infrastructure projects
Articulate, professional and excellent written and oral communication skills
Flexible in approach to solving problems and dealing with challenges
Proactive, self-motivated and energetic
Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV or reach out to Zen Chua (zen.chua@ghd.com) for more information.
Ki GHD, ka ākina te kaimahi e mātou kia tutuki ōna ake moemoeā. Nā te mea, ko te kaha o te tangata te tuarā o te pakihi. Nā reira, he hiahia nō mātou ki te whiwhi kaimahi nō ngā ahurea tuakiri maha, nō whenua rerekē, tane mai, wahine mai.
At GHD we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds.
We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.
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Come together and make a meaningful impact.
We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.
Let's drive real change.
Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.
See where your commitment could take you.
That’s the #PowerOfCommitment
Who we are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

We are committed to addressing the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and communities.
GHD is a global network of multi-disciplinary professionals providing clients with integrated solutions through engineering, environmental, design and construction expertise. Our future-focused, innovative approaches connect and support communities around the world, resiliency and sustainability for generations to come.
Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals connected by over 200 offices, across five continents – Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region.
See our list of office locations and contact numbers in ghd.com/en/about-ghd/office-locations
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GHD reconnaît et comprend que le monde est en constante évolution. Nous sommes engagés à résoudre les plus grands défis mondiaux dans les secteurs de l’eau, de l’énergie et de l’urbanisation.
Nous sommes une entreprise de services professionnels dotée d’une expertise de pointe en ingénierie, en construction et en architecture. Nos démarches avant-gardistes et innovatrices rapprochent et soutiennent les communautés à l’échelle mondiale. En livrant d’excellents résultats sociaux et économiques, nous visons à bâtir des relations durables avec nos partenaires et nos clients.
Fondée en 1928, GHD appartient entièrement à ses employés Nous sommes plus de 10 000 employés diversifiés et qualifiés dans plus de 200 bureaux et sur cinq continents : Amérique du Nord et Amérique du Sud, Asie, Australie et Europe, ainsi que dans la région du Pacifique.
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