NZ Expression of Interest

3 days ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand GHD Full time NZ$100,000 - NZ$150,000 per year
Description

There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, 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, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it. 

Expression of Interest: Seismologist/Earthquake Geologist/Geotechnical Earthquake Engineer

Are you an experienced Seismologist, Earthquake Geologist, or Geotechnical Earthquake Engineer passionate about making communities safer? 

GHD is inviting expressions of interest from talented professionals across the Asia Pacific region to become part of our dynamic Global Seismic Services Team.

Why Join Us?

  • Work on critical infrastructure projects across Asia Pacific. 
  • Play a key role in seismic hazard assessment, monitoring, and risk mitigation for communities and infrastructure.
  • Contribute to projects that enhance safety, resilience, and sustainability.
  • Enjoy flexible work arrangements—whether you prefer city life or regional settings, we've got you covered
  • Be part of a growing, collaborative team with opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and career development.

Your Role:

  • Lead or support seismic hazard, characterization, and monitoring projects.
  • Conduct seismic hazard assessments, including ground motions, fault rupture hazard, liquefaction, tsunamis, and ground deformation.
  • Perform probabilistic and deterministic seismic hazard analyses.
  • Assess active/neotectonics faults, paleo seismicity, and fault displacement.
  • Engage in site response analyses and liquefaction risk evaluations.
  • Collaborate with clients to develop tailored solutions and foster long-term relationships.
  • Lead project teams, ensuring technical excellence, timely delivery, and resource management.
  • Mentor junior team members and support technical reviews.

What You Bring:

  • MSc or PhD in Seismology, Earthquake Geology, Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, or related fields.
  • Proven experience in seismic hazard and risk assessments, ideally with knowledge of OpenQuake.
  • Skills in GIS and scripting languages.
  • Strong technical report writing and communication skills.
  • Experience working across infrastructure sectors (desirable management and client interface experience).

Express your interest today 

Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and vision for this role. 

Join us in shaping safer, more resilient communities across the APAC region.

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.

Office Shutdown Period

Please be aware that our office will be closed from Thursday 25th December 2025 to Friday, 9th January 2026. We will reopen on Monday, 12th January 2026. During this period, there will be delays in processing applications and responding to enquiries. We appreciate your understanding and patience.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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