Deputy Director & Programme Manager - BRiDGE (0.7 - 0.8 FTE)

Engineering New Zealand Te Ao Rangahau; Wellington; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A national engineering organisation in Wellington is seeking a Programme Manager and a Deputy Director to lead crucial initiatives. The roles involve coordinating programme delivery and strategic leadership in the construction sector. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and qualifications. The organisation offers a supportive, flexible culture and multiple wellbeing initiatives, including unlimited leave and professional development budgets.

Benefits

Unlimited wellbeing leave

5 weeks annual leave

Professional development budget

Wellness initiatives (e.g., flu shots, counselling)

Inclusive culture and internal initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in programme/project coordination and budgeting.
• 15+ years of experience for Deputy Director role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administration, meetings, budgets, and reporting.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and oversee procurement.

Skills

Organisational skills

Collaboration

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Education

Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Business, or Finance

Postgraduate qualification in Structural, Geotechnical or Civil Engineering

Job description

Shape the future of engineering in Aotearoa! Join Engineering New Zealand Te Ao Rangahau as we launch BRiDGE—a new, high-impact programme strengthening resilience and design guidance in the construction sector.

We’re hiring for two pivotal roles:

Programme Manager (0.7–0.8 FTE): Be at the heart of programme coordination, stakeholder engagement, and operational delivery.

Deputy Director (0.7–0.8 FTE): Provide strategic leadership, drive technical assurance, and help shape the programme’s direction.

About us | Mō mātou

• Unique chance to help establish a national initiative from the ground up
• Values-driven, flexible workplace in central Wellington
• Opportunities for collaboration across government, industry, and research

We’re the membership organisation for the problem-solvers, innovators and creators of Aotearoa. Our culture is supportive, flexible, and transformative. We empower our kaimahi to bring their best—he tira kotahi tātou, he hoehoe tahi, he tū tahi.

BRiDGE is a partnership between key government agencies, the engineering sector, and research organisations, hosted by Engineering New Zealand. We deliver projects that improve design guidance and strengthen resilience, including supporting Building Code documents.

About the role | Mō te tūranga mahi

Programme Manager: Coordinate administration, meetings, budgets, contracts, and reporting. Ensure smooth delivery and clear communication across teams.

Deputy Director: Lead stakeholder engagement, oversee procurement and technical assurance, support governance, and help establish systems and culture.

Who we're looking for | Tā mātou e kimi nei

Programme Manager: Organised, collaborative, with experience in programme/project coordination and budgeting. Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Business, Finance or related field.

Deputy Director: Experienced leader (15+ years), strategic thinker, relationship builder, with a postgraduate qualification in Structural, Geotechnical or Civil Engineering (or related field).

Working here/what you can expect | Ngā mahi kei mua i a koe

• Commitment to flexibility—whatever that looks like for you
• Unlimited wellbeing leave and 5 weeks annual leave
• Professional development budget
• Wellbeing initiatives: free flu shots, confidential counselling, subsidised massages, social club
• Inclusive, values-led culture with opportunities to get involved in internal initiatives (neurodiversity, waiata, rainbow community, te reo Māori learning)
• Bright, modern workspace close to the waterfront; accessible and gender-neutral wharepaku

Visit our careers page for full Position Descriptions and to apply: engineeringnz.org/about/working-here/current-vacancies/

Applications close at 5pm, on 16 October 2025. All applications will be acknowledged electronically and may be reviewed prior to closing date.

Only people with the right to work in Aotearoa may apply for these positions.