Ai Testing Manager, Wellington

Planit; Wellington; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6 weeks additional annual leave

Volunteer and representation leave

Flex public holidays

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Manager, Transmission & Distribution in Wellington to lead a multidisciplinary team of electrical engineers and designers. The role offers scope to shape the team, drive delivery, and strengthen client relationships across NZ and beyond, reporting to the NZ T&D Sector Lead.

You will guide senior professionals and graduates, balancing technical excellence with commercial outcomes while fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture and strong performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an established team of engineers and designers.
• Ability to coach, guide and develop leaders in T&D engineering and design fields.
• Commercial acumen with strong client-facing and delivery focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the Wellington T&D team.
• Manage client relationships, project delivery and team KPIs.
• Shape the team's future work pipeline and drive performance and culture.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relationship management

T&D design

Delivery management

People development

Strategic planning

Tools

ETAP

PSS/E

AutoCAD

Job description

Manager, Transmission & Distribution (Wellington I Te Whanganui-a-tara)

**Company Description**

**Come and grow with us.**

AECOM's Energy practice provides a wide range of advisory, consulting and engineering design services to power and renewable energy clients. Our understanding of the wider energy system—the interconnection between generation, transmission and distribution, storage, and demand—enables us to deliver integrated solutions that support the transformation of next-generation energy infrastructure.

Actively leveraging our global network, we bring together multidisciplinary teams of engineers, planners and project managers to support major transmission and renewable energy projects shaping the future grid.

**Everyone belongs at AECOM**

We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging – because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a **Fortune 500 Most Admired Company**, a **WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality**, **Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner** and an **AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer**.

**Job Description**

A director level leadership opportunity with AECOM’s established team of 35 Transmission & Distribution engineers and designers based in Wellington I Te Whanganui-a-Tara. In this role, you will have plenty of scope and autonomy to make a difference by providing leadership, guidance and direction to the team. You will also have scope to continue to apply your technical, verification, design, project delivery or client‑relationship management capabilities with scope to shape this role to align with your background and expertise.

You will be leading a broad team of electrical engineers, designers and delivery managers from those who have newly joined AECOM as graduates, through to very experienced technical professionals well known in the industry. You will be part of AECOM’s Transmission & Distribution (T&D) business line including the NZ T&D leadership team, working collaboratively with your peers and other leaders in Australia, and globally as required. Being part of AECOM’s T&D business line enables you and the team to bring together Global Expertise, with Local Experience building on a reputation of technical and project excellence.

Our manager roles are broad, challenging and varied with oversight across the team's future work pipeline, client relationships, people development (including retention and recruitment), delivery KPIs, and commercial outcomes. Balancing competing priorities across client, project, team and commercial considerations is a key part of this role.

As Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping and strengthening team culture across a group of experienced specialists, with a focus on purpose, capability, excellence, collaboration, diversity, and teamwork to deliver innovative, client‑focused outcomes.

Developing, mentoring and attracting great talent is a core focus, alongside ensuring accountability and achieving strong commercial and financial performance.

Reporting to the T&D Sector Lead for NZ, this role is based in AECOM’s Wellington I Te Whanganui-a‑tara office.

**Qualifications**

To be successful in this Manager role, you will be an experienced people leader known for your ability to lead and develop an established team of engineering specialists. You will inspire a positive working environment and be known as a leader who ’sets the bar’ empowering a team to achieve client, project and technical outcomes.

Importantly, you will be an advocate for the T&D team, with the ability to coach, guide and develop leaders in their T&D engineering and design fields of expertise. You will enjoy a challenge, be action focused, display the ability to balance competing time commitments, and be comfortable with making commercial judgments. Experience in a people or team leader role will be a significant advantage; however the role can suit delivery, technical or client focused individuals who can demonstrate the people, business and leadership skills needed for this role. You will also have T&D design, technical, project delivery or client‑relationship management capabilities and a desire to continue your growth across one (or some) of these areas. Experience working with and understanding key T&D client requirements will be beneficial.

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. All applications will be considered.

• Previous team leadership, project or management experience, with the ability to work with and develop capability within an established team.
• Experience in either technical T&D design, delivery or client‑relationship management ideally across the NZ T&D sector.
• Commercially minded, client focused and highly organised, with strong problem‑solving skills, sound judgement and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management capabilities, working across competing time frames ideally in a multi‑discipline consulting environment.
• A track record of working with remote based teams and leaders including into Australia, will be an advantage.
• Client relationship and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive client relationships as a trusted advisor.
• Strong leadership and relationship‑building skills, with a passion for mentoring, collaboration and developing high‑performing teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders at all levels.

**Additional Information**

**Why you'll love working with us**

• Flexible work arrangements available, aligned with the market and client facing role requirements.
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year.
• Volunteer and representation leave.
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

All applications will be considered.

**About AECOM**

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public‑ and private‑sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle — from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.

We are a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

**What makes AECOM a great place to work**

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects — both in your local community and on a global scale — that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting‑edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award‑winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community — where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.