Careers

We are often on the lookout for talented graduates and early career professionals to join our company and help shape our communities. With the support of industry leaders and technical experts, and a collaborative working environment, Boffa Miskell is the perfect place to kickstart your career.

From diverse project work that allows you to explore your interests, to tailored learning and development activities, you’ll be provided with plenty of ways to develop personally and professionally.

As a recent graduate or early career professional at Boffa Miskell, you’ll be supported by:

• a comprehensive onboarding experience
• regular catch ups with your team manager
• a team of credible, respected, and influential professionals

We have a clear career pathway for our consultants, supported by learning and development opportunities. We encourage our people to take an active role in their career progression. Advancement to the next professional level at Boffa Miskell is based on proven ability.

We are committed to continued learning and development for our team, to ensure they have the knowledge and skillset they need to excel and grow in their careers, and that our work is at the forefront of the industry. We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including:

• internal workshops/programmes
• industry conferences and events
• paid membership of a relevant professional organisation
• networking opportunities within your chosen field
• ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• support for gaining industry accreditation
• assisting with external training and relevant further education

• Unimed health insurance
• Flexible working arrangements
• An enhanced Parental Leave policy
• Shareholding opportunities at senior levels
• Professional membership fee paid for by the company
• Access to tailored wellbeing resources and programmes
• Social events throughout the year, including catered morning teas, lunches, and other fun one-off activities
• Low Carbon Commuters Club to help make a low-carbon commute financially accessible
• For those at senior levels, additional annual leave and insurance allowances
• Our Mahi Kōkēi initiative, providing you with technology to enable you to work from home

We work hard but we have fun while doing it. Our values are a foundational part of who we are and what we are about, and they underpin everything we do - from our company culture, to how we interact with our clients and each other. What our people say:

'There's a fantastic atmosphere and environment for staff. We are well looked after.'

'There is flexibility and there are opportunities to progress. Our leaders listen to our ideas and encourage innovation.'

'I think we are achieving some fantastic outcomes for our clients and communities, and can be really proud of the work we are involved in.'

'We have a shared vision and core values. Interesting projects, a nice and friendly place to work, and a good team.'

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 

An inclusive culture is important to us. Our aim is that everyone at Boffa Miskell feels seen, heard, respected, and valued. We will be best-placed to achieve our purpose of ‘Together, shaping better places’ when we reflect the diverse communities and clients we serve. 

Reporting our gender pay gap 

We measure and report Boffa Miskell’s gender pay gap each year. This ensures transparency and encourages action from ourselves and others in our industry. The gender pay gap is a percentage measurement of the difference between the median salaries of our male and female employees.  

As of April 2025, our gender pay gap for all employees was 22.59%. Like other companies in our industry, a contributing factor to our overall gender pay gap is the imbalance we see across the distribution of genders within our various levels and roles. We have a higher proportion of males in more senior/higher-paid roles, and a higher proportion of females in lower-paid roles. 

We are committed to identifying actions that support improving our gender distribution and enabling women at Boffa Miskell to progress in their careers. Initiatives such as our improved parental leave policy, Mahi Kōkēi policy to enable working from home, and changes to our shareholding requirements have been implemented. But, there’s more to do. 

Future plans include further developing our performance/remuneration review processes; reporting our pay gap on the New Zealand ‘Mind the Gap’ register; developing a diversity, equity and inclusion strategy; and establishing an internal DEI Committee.