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Careers at Woods

At Woods, we’re more than a team - we’re a family of families. We care deeply about the work we do, the people we do it for, and the people we do it with. We show up with purpose and pride every day.

Our people are what make Woods exceptional. We back each other to take risks, chase big challenges, and grow - personally and professionally. With a flat structure and a strong culture of support, there’s always someone to learn from and room to step up.

If you’re passionate about doing great work with great people - and being part of something that truly makes an impact - you might just find your place here.

With such a vast scope of learning and strong support network, it's really easy to ask questions and keep growing professionally and personally.
Simran Bassan
Intermediate Engineer, Water Infrastructure & Planning
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LIFE AT WOODS

We are proud to provide an environment where there is no barrier to success for people of diverse backgrounds and levels of education and qualification.

It is this diverse mix of backgrounds that makes Woods a great place to work, socialise, and develop a successful career while creating long lasting friendships.

We have many staff who have been thriving here for more than 10 years, and many who have returned after a period spent overseas or exploring other opportunities.

Don’t just take our word for it.

We were honoured to be awarded the CSNZ 2024 Award for Employer Excellence.

25%+

Of our employees are women

26

Nationalities represented

25%

CPEng qualified engineers

50%+

Licenced surveyors

5

RMA Commissioners

EMPLOYEE STORIES

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Receiving CPEng, Reaching Goals, & Relocating with Woods
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A Look into the Life of a Graduate Planner at Woods
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Get Chartered: The Engineering Chartership Process with Woods
THE WOODS WELLBEING PROGRAMME

The Woods Wellbeing Programme prioritises employee physical and psychological wellbeing to foster balance, resilience, and morale. It includes annual on-site health checks and Molemap skin checks, in-house yoga sessions, and our Resilience and Wellbeing Workshop Series.

These workshops cover everything from mastering effective behaviour change and stress response, through to recognising signs and symptoms of burnout.

Woods is also a Sorted at Work partner workplace, giving staff access to financial capability courses and resources.

We offer flexible work policies (including remote work options and flexi-hours) and enhanced parental leave benefits that include a paid parental leave top-up for primary carers and baby bonding leave for secondary carers.

There’s also a wellbeing room for mothers returning to work who may need to breastfeed and/or express, or for prayers, or for just having a quiet moment.

Support for a healthy work/life balance

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

Don’t see a suitable open position? We welcome expressions of interest. Please email your CV and a cover letter in MS Word or PDF format to careers@woods.co.nz

Our people

Our people are the real magic at Woods. Come say hi and see what we’re all about.

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