Digital Director – Water AI & Strategy Leader

Te Kura - The Correspondence School; Wellington; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Volunteer leave

Job summary

AECOM is hiring a Digital Director to shape the ANZ water digital offering. You’ll report to the ANZ Water Managing Director, drive digital and AI innovation, and collaborate with senior leaders to deliver value through applied technologies.

You’ll influence strategic priorities, build client relationships, and lead teams in a fast-changing environment across Australia and New Zealand. You’ll partner with regional and global experts to advance digital practices, develop talent, and position

Qualifications

• Strong engineering or consulting background with practical digital, data and AI expertise.
• Ability to analyse complex information and present clear recommendations.
• Proven people leadership and influencing skills across disciplines.
• Navigate complex challenges with sound judgement and adaptable direction.
• Strategic mindset focused on turning insights into business value.
• Balance long-term capability building with immediate client priorities.

Responsibilities

• Influence ANZ Water strategic priorities and future direction.
• Build trusted client relationships and shape opportunities.
• Lead digital, data, automation and AI initiatives for better delivery.
• Develop and mentor high-performing teams across regions.
• Enhance organisational capability with sustainable working practices.
• Connect local teams with regional/global expertise to adopt digital practices.

Skills

Engineering background

Digital/AI know-how

Stakeholder comms

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Job description

AECOM is hiring a Digital Director to shape the ANZ water digital offering. You’ll report to the ANZ Water Managing Director, drive digital and AI innovation, and collaborate with senior leaders to deliver value through applied technologies.

You’ll influence strategic priorities, build client relationships, and lead teams in a fast-changing environment across Australia and New Zealand. You’ll partner with regional and global experts to advance digital practices, develop talent, and position