Regional Manager

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

About Us

WGA and LDE, now a part of the AtkinsRéalis group, have been delivering engineering solutions grounded in local expertise and long-standing client relationships across Aotearoa New Zealand for more than 20 years. Backed by a broader Australia‑New Zealand team and access to global engineering specialists, we provide the capability and confidence required to deliver complex infrastructure projects across the transportation, water, power and renewables, ports and marine, resources, and industrial sectors.

About Us

WGA and LDE, now a part of the AtkinsRéalis group, have been delivering engineering solutions grounded in local expertise and long-standing client relationships across Aotearoa New Zealand for more than 20 years. Backed by a broader Australia‑New Zealand team and access to global engineering specialists, we provide the capability and confidence required to deliver complex infrastructure projects across the transportation, water, power and renewables, ports and marine, resources, and industrial sectors.

With a team of over 800 people across New Zealand and Australia, WGA, incorporating LDE provides a rich, diverse, and empowered workplace and offers you a chance to work alongside some of the best in the business. We offer a collaborative work environment that promotes mutual learning, respect, dignity, cultural openness, and an appreciation for diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

At WGA, you’ll find inspiring career pathways and a range of employee benefits, including industry‑leading parental leave, flexible working arrangements, work‑from‑home opportunities, and learning and development programs designed to support your growth and success.

About Our Role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Regional Manager to lead our New Zealand operations through this exciting phase of growth and integration. This is a pivotal leadership role with responsibility for cultural leadership, operational performance, financial management and strategic growth across New Zealand.

Reporting to senior leadership and working closely with Australian counterparts, the Regional Manager will play a key role in integrating the AtkinsRéalis, LDE and WGA businesses locally, strengthening our market presence, and driving alignment with the broader group strategy. With an established footprint and significant opportunity for expansion, this is an exciting time to step into a senior leadership role with real influence.

About You

• People‑focussed leadership background
• Proven experience in an Engineering leadership role (Market Lead, Regional Manager or similar), including responsibility for project financial and operational outcomes
• Engineering Design Consultancy experience and business development capability
• Civil, Structural or Geotechnical Engineering background and relevant qualifications
• Strong strategic mindset with demonstrated capability in business growth, market development and client relationship management
• Ability to lead, inspire and integrate multi‑disciplinary teams through change, fostering a collaborative and high‑performance culture
• Experience overseeing project delivery and performance across a portfolio of engineering design projects
• A hands‑on leadership approach, with the credibility to represent the business across the New Zealand market

About Working With Us

At WGA and LDE, we believe diverse and inclusive workplaces drive better outcomes for our people, our clients and our communities.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds and offer the benefits of working in a privately owned organisation, including flexible working arrangements, strong parental leave benefits, and tailored learning and development pathways.