Regulatory Policy Lead — Shape Future Standards

Frog Recruitment; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Hybrid work options

Additional annual leave

Volunteer leave

Flexible public holidays

Job summary

AECOM in New Zealand is seeking a Regulatory Policy Lead to shape future aviation standards and grow the NZ aviation business. You will work with airport operators, government agencies and industry partners to build a nationally connected team across New Zealand and Australia.

This role combines strategic leadership with client development, mentoring, and delivering outstanding project outcomes. You will champion technical excellence and foster a culture of empowerment across a growing network.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in aviation or related infrastructure projects.
• Proven record of winning work and growing a business.
• Leadership coaching and development of people.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering projects.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders.
• Chartered status or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Grow and lead AECOM's Aviation business in New Zealand.
• Build trusted relationships with airport operators and regulators.
• Lead strategic pursuits, bids and major business development.
• Oversee project delivery, resourcing, and commercial performance.
• Define an inspiring vision for Aviation in NZ and align teams.
• Mentor a nationally integrated team and develop future leaders.
• Connect clients with expertise across NZ, Australia, and global network.
• Identify market trends and opportunities to strengthen market position.
• Represent AECOM in the NZ aviation sector to boost reputation.
• Foster a culture of support, challenge and empowerment.

Skills

Aviation sector leadership

Client relationship growth

Strategic business development

Team leadership

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Engineering/Aviation/PM qualification with Chartered status preferred

Job description

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Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

You're applying for a Regulatory Policy Lead position that focuses on shaping future aviation standards across New Zealand. This role is not solely technical; it involves building a market, strengthening client relationships, developing people, and creating a nationally connected aviation team. You will work with airport operators, government agencies, defence stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams across New Zealand and Australia.

What You'll Own

• Own the growth and leadership of AECOM's Aviation business across New Zealand.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with airport operators, aviation stakeholders, government agencies and industry partners.
• Lead strategic pursuits, major bids and business development activities, helping convert opportunities into long-term client partnerships.
• Provide leadership across project delivery, resourcing, commercial performance and team development.
• Create a clear vision for the future of Aviation within AECOM and align people around it.
• Develop and mentor a nationally integrated team, building capability, succession and future leaders.
• Champion technical excellence and connect clients with the best expertise from across New Zealand, Australia and AECOM's global aviation network.
• Identify emerging trends, market opportunities and service offerings that strengthen our position in the aviation sector.
• Represent AECOM within the industry, enhancing our reputation and profile across the New Zealand aviation market.
• Foster a culture where people feel supported, challenged and empowered to succeed.

Why This Role Is Different

The foundations are already in place. What we're looking for is a leader who can bring people together, create momentum and help realise the full potential of AECOM's Aviation business in New Zealand. This is an opportunity to shape the future of Aviation at AECOM by strengthening key client relationships, growing our market presence, developing future leaders and building a nationally connected team that clients seek out for trusted advice and outstanding delivery.

Qualifications and What You'll Bring

• Significant experience in aviation, airport, airfield or other complex infrastructure projects within a consulting or project delivery environment.
• A track record of developing trusted client relationships, winning work and growing a business.
• Strong leadership capability, with a genuine passion for coaching, mentoring and developing people.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering successful project outcomes.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to balance growth, delivery and technical excellence.
• The credibility to engage confidently with clients, industry leaders and senior stakeholders.
• A collaborative leadership style that brings people together around a shared vision.
• Experience working across airport operators, government agencies, defence clients or related infrastructure sectors will be highly regarded.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Aviation, Project Management or a related discipline, with Chartered status or equivalent preferred.

Additional Information

Why you'll love working with us.

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Job specifics

ReqID: REF59237H

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: ANZ

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Contract: Full‑time