- Experience
- 10+ yrs
- Salary
- —
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 4 days ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science
- Resume
- Required to apply
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Job description
About the Role
Aurecon offers a unique chance to establish and expand its ecology expertise in New Zealand by leading the creation of a new team. This leadership role will collaborate with significant clients in the water, transport, and renewable energy sectors to deliver impactful environmental solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Initiate and grow Aurecon's ecology team in New Zealand from the ground up.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key and platinum clients, identifying new business opportunities and converting them successfully.
- Lead the acquisition and execution of ecology projects in transport, water, and renewable energy sectors.
- Provide expert technical guidance throughout all stages of ecology reporting and assessment.
- Mentor junior ecology professionals and support team development as the unit expands.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to create integrated environmental strategies.
- Contribute to defining the strategic direction and market presence of Aurecon’s ecology services in New Zealand.
Qualifications and Experience
- A degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- Over 10 years of ecological experience within the New Zealand context.
- Demonstrated ability to produce ecology assessments and reports for all project phases.
- Proven success in business development, client management, and winning projects.
- Established networks within New Zealand’s infrastructure, transport, water, and renewable energy industries.
- Experience in project leadership, team mentorship, and fostering high-performance cultures.
- Strong communication and influencing skills to effectively engage clients and colleagues.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with motivation to expand a new service offering.
- Collaborative approach, thriving in team environments to achieve superior results.
Support and Growth
Aurecon is committed to providing a supportive environment where professionals tackle significant infrastructure and environmental challenges while shaping an emerging ecological capability. Backed by an Australasian-wide network and experienced Australian ecology specialists, you’ll have opportunities to define success and impact sustainable outcomes in New Zealand.
Who We Are
Aurecon is a forward-thinking engineering consultancy employing over 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. Our goal is to engineer infrastructure that improves lives and protects the planet, embodying innovation, collaboration, and impact.
Additional Information
Aurecon values authentic perspectives and bases hiring decisions on individuals' unique experiences and thinking, not artificial intelligence.
Māori Values: Te whakahā i ngā whakaaro | Breathing life into ideas and views
Kia māia, kia kaha, mahi tahi | Be bold, be strong, work as one
Minimum education
Bachelor's Degree