Senior 300MW Wind Farm Development Lead to FID (NZ)

Morson Edge Australia; Auckland; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Morson Edge Australia is seeking an experienced Senior Development Manager to lead a large-scale wind farm project in New Zealand through Final Investment Decision (FID). You will coordinate technical, environmental, land, grid and commercial workstreams, while managing stakeholders and budgets to ensure investment readiness.

The role requires a strong track record in utility-scale renewables and deep knowledge of New Zealand planning and regulatory processes.

Qualifications

• Experience developing utility-scale renewable projects, with wind, solar PV, BESS or hydro
• Strong understanding of New Zealand planning, consenting and regulatory frameworks
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Lead development of a 300MW+ wind farm through to Final Investment Decision (FID).
• Drive outstanding development activities to keep milestones on track.
• Coordinate technical, environmental, land, grid connection and commercial workstreams.
• Manage external consultants, engineering partners and other project stakeholders.
• Maintain relationships with landowners, local communities, councils, regulators and network providers.
• Oversee development budgets, schedules, risks and delivery strategies.
• Identify and resolve project risks to ensure smooth transition to financial close and delivery

Skills

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Project coordination

Negotiation

Job description

Morson Edge Australia is seeking an experienced Senior Development Manager to lead a large-scale wind farm project in New Zealand through Final Investment Decision (FID). You will coordinate technical, environmental, land, grid and commercial workstreams, while managing stakeholders and budgets to ensure investment readiness.

The role requires a strong track record in utility-scale renewables and deep knowledge of New Zealand planning and regulatory processes.