Innovative Chemistry/Science Kaiako – Digital Learning

Te Kura - The Correspondence School; Wellington; Sur place; NZD 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible work arrangements

Volunteer leave

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Engineering background

Digital/AI know-how

Stakeholder comms

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Description du poste

**Company Description**
"Varied contributions and ideas are valued, understanding that the best outcome is delivered through an effective team that are working towards a common goal" - **Dominique Keirens, Sector Manager - Water Infrastructure, South East Queensland**
**Come grow with us.**
Balancing the world's need for safe, reliable water with protecting this critical natural resource for the future requires a deep understanding of interconnected systems.
We work with clients across the entire project life cycle - from initial planning studies through final construction and operations and maintenance services - on both traditional and alternative project-delivery options (design-build, public-private partnerships and financing).
With a robust design and construction division, AECOM offers a unique perspective on designing projects that are fully constructible.
**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**
Due to an internal move, AECOM's Water business is seeking an engaging and collaborative Digital Director to help shape the future of our Australia and New Zealand water digital offering.
Reporting to the ANZ Water Managing Director and partnering closely with senior leaders across the business, you'll play a strategic role in driving digital and AI innovation, influencing business decisions, and building the capabilities needed to solve some of the industry's most complex challenges.
This is a unique opportunity to expand your influence beyond individual projects, work alongside leaders locally and globally, and help define how AECOM's Water business evolves, grows and delivers value to clients through applied technologies. You'll combine strategic thinking with practical action, enabling smarter ways of working, developing future talent, and positioning AECOM at the forefront of digital transformation in the water sector.

**How you'll make a difference**

• Influence strategic priorities, investment decisions and the future direction of the ANZ Water business.
• Build trusted client relationships and help shape opportunities that address real business and industry challenges.
• Lead digital, data, automation and AI initiatives that improve project delivery and client outcomes.
• Develop and mentor high-performing teams, creating opportunities for growth, leadership and innovation.
• Strengthen organisational capability through sustainable ways of working, skills development and knowledge sharing.
• Connect local teams with regional and global expertise, helping drive the adoption of proven digital practices and emerging technologies.

**Qualifications**

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. **The qualities that help you thrive**

• Strong engineering or consulting background, with practical expertise in digital, data and AI, and sound commercial judgement.
• Ability to analyse complex information, challenge assumptions and communicate clear recommendations to diverse stakeholders.
• Proven people leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines and levels.
• Able to navigate complex challenges, exercise sound judgement, and adapt direction to a different approach as required.
• Strategic and curious mindset, with a focus on turning insights into practical outcomes and business value.
• Experience balancing long-term capability building with immediate client and operational priorities.

**_This position can be based from any of our major offices across Australia and New Zealand._**

**Additional Information**

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

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, job-sharing and hybrid work options
• 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

At AECOM, 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.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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

**ReqID:** J
**Business Line:** B&P - Buildings & Places
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** ANZ
**Career Area:** Engineering
**Work Location Model:** On‑Site