NZ Regional Engineering Leader – Growth & Delivery

WGA (Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec); Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Flexible working arrangements

Work-from-home opportunities

Learning & development programs

Job summary

WGA (Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec) is seeking an experienced Regional Manager to lead our New Zealand operations through a key growth phase. You will drive cultural leadership, operational performance and strategic development while integrating the AtkinsRéalis, LDE and WGA businesses locally.

Reporting to senior leadership and working with Australian counterparts, you will strengthen market presence, oversee financials, and inspire high‑performance teams across civil, structural and geotechnical

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in an engineering setting.
• Strong track record in growing business and managing client relationships.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams through change and growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow WGA NZ operations during integration.
• Collaborate with Australian counterparts and group leadership to align strategy.
• Drive cultural leadership, financial oversight and project delivery across NZ.

Skills

People-focused leadership

Engineering leadership

Business development

Stakeholder management

Education

Civil/Structural/Geotechnical engineering degree

Job description

WGA (Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec) is seeking an experienced Regional Manager to lead our New Zealand operations through a key growth phase. You will drive cultural leadership, operational performance and strategic development while integrating the AtkinsRéalis, LDE and WGA businesses locally.

Reporting to senior leadership and working with Australian counterparts, you will strengthen market presence, oversee financials, and inspire high‑performance teams across civil, structural and geotechnical