What we do really matters. That’s why Stantec provides solutions that begin at the intersection of community, creativity and clients.
About The Role
Our team of planners, landscape architects, environmental scientists, stakeholder engagement consultants and engineers plan, design and deliver the infrastructure and places that make our communities great. From critical infrastructure to urban streetscapes, Plan reviews to urban regeneration strategies, our planning work has a real impact on people’s lives.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior or Principal Planner to join our Wellington office, as an integral part of our national Community Development team. With your proven track record in providing excellent professional planning services, support and advice with a focus on quality and reliability, you will work on a range of projects for our diverse public and private clients across New Zealand.
As a Senior Planner, you’ll be involved in interesting and meaningful projects around the country, help to identify and win opportunities to work with our clients, and support our team’s outstanding culture.
This Varied And Exciting Role Involves
- Leading and delivering projects across the full Planning spectrum, working with the rest of our Planning team, and collaborating with our broad range of technical specialists from other disciplines
- Providing expert evidence at Council hearings or Environment Court hearings
- Leading and / or supporting community and stakeholder engagement
- Thought leadership and sharing your knowledge of statutory planning with others in the Planning team, and our colleagues from other disciplines
- Identifying and leading the development of new business opportunities for Stantec, with full support.
What We Offer
A fantastic office in an outstanding central water-front locationFlexible Working Arrangements including being able to purchase up to four weeks additional leaveA strong safety culture and a truly inclusive workplaceA fun and active social environmentHealth Insurance – Income Protection Insurance – Life InsuranceLearning and Talent Development Programs including global and regional programmes, online learning and on-the-job trainingMentoring for your own professional developmentPayment of Professional Membership feesService Recognition AwardsEmployee Assistance ProgrammeQualifications
About you
A recognised tertiary qualification in planning or an NZPI-recognised equivalentFull membership of the NZPI, or eligibility to work towards itBroad professional planning experience of at least seven years.Thorough practical knowledge of, and experience working with the New Zealand Planning systemThe ability to establish, build and foster great relationships with clients and colleagues, and to build your own professional networkExcellent all-round communication skills, a passion for problem solving, and a drive to achieve outstanding outcomesA great sense of ‘team’, a positive attitude and enthusiasm for strong career growth.Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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