2020-03-20
AECOM (www.aecom.com)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Hamilton - Nz
New Zealand
New Zealand - Waikato, Hamilton - NZ
Job Summary
JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking a passionate urban and/or environmental planner who cares about the sustainable development of our built and natural environments, is excited by new ideas, wants to work on complex planning challenges and improve the quality of life in our communities.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a strong and supportive national team mentored by Technical Leaders from across our National Planning Practice. We are leading the delivery of some of New Zealand’s most complex and transformational urban planning and environmental management projects including Southern Links, City Rail Link (Link Alliance), Supporting Growth Alliance, and New Zealand’s first National Climate Change and Risk Assessment (NCCRA). Locally we are working on a number of high calibre urban form, placemaking and environmental management projects that cross multiple business and government sectors.
Minimum Requirements
THE ROLE
You will be a key member of our local planning team providing expert advice and guidance to internal and external clients, building and enhancing client relationships, winning work and delivering excellent project outcomes.
The role is based in Hamilton, with potential to work across New Zealand and internationally. You will have opportunities to draw on our national and international planning networks and work collaboratively with our ANZ colleagues on best practice urban and environmental planning, innovation and project delivery.
The successful candidate will:
Deliver complex urban and environmental planning projects supporting healthy and vibrant community outcomes in areas such as mobility, infrastructure, strategy and policy, land use, parks/open spaces and natural resources.
Manage and deliver statutory planning processes
Participate in creative stakeholder and public engagement
Mentor and help develop junior team members
Contribute to and lead business development initiatives
Develop and manage client relationships
Provide project management support and leadership
ABOUT YOU:
Passionate, collaborative and supportive team member
Excellent analytical, writing, communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to problem solve and deliver quality technical analyses and reports
3+years experience, including in New Zealand
Technical experience in areas such as: master planning, infrastructure planning, urban design, public engagement. policy and land use planning, statutory RMA planning.
Critical thinker, with ability for best practice creative problem solving.
Local government statutory and/or strategic policy planning experience would be an advantage.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Urban and /or Environmental Planning. Specialised training, interest or experience in urban design/urban planning would be an advantage. Candidates with a related degree such as Geography may also be considered.
Experience in preparing and presenting evidence at Council and/or Environment Court hearings.
What We Offer
When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future . Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world , but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Job Category Planning
Business Line Environment
Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)
Country New Zealand
Position Status Full-Time
Requisition/Vacancy No. 234478BR
Clearance Required No
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.