Senior Development Manager - Renewable Energy

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

Job summary

Morson Edge Australia is seeking an experienced Senior Development Manager to steer a large-scale wind farm project in New Zealand toward Final Investment Decision (FID). The role focuses on coordinating technical and commercial workstreams, managing key stakeholders and ensuring development activities stay on track for investment readiness.

Auckland is the preferred location with flexibility for the right candidate, offering an attractive salary and the opportunity to influence a major

Qualifications

• Experience developing utility-scale renewable projects.
• Strong understanding of New Zealand planning and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and external consultants.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ongoing development of a 300MW+ wind farm through to FID.
• Drive outstanding development activities, ensuring milestones are met.
• Coordinate technical, environmental, land, grid connection and commercial workstreams.
• Manage external consultants, engineering partners and 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 a smooth transition towards financial close.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Negotiation

Job description

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Development Manager to lead the next phase of a large-scale, 300MW+ wind farm in New Zealand through to Final Investment Decision (FID). With project consent already secured, the focus will be on progressing the remaining development activities, coordinating technical and commercial workstreams, managing key stakeholders and ensuring the project is investment-ready. This is an excellent opportunity for an established renewable energy professional with experience developing utility-scale projects and a strong understanding of New Zealand’s consenting and regulatory environment. Auckland is the preferred location, although flexibility is available for the right candidate. An attractive package will be available for the right person.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ongoing development of a 300MW+ wind farm through to FID.
• Drive outstanding development activities, ensuring the project remains on track against key milestones.
• 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 project delivery strategies.
• Identify and resolve project risks, ensuring a smooth transition towards financial close and delivery.

About You

Experience developing utility-scale projects; wind, solar PV, BESS, hydro or other renewable technologies. Strong understanding of New Zealand’s planning, consenting and regulatory frameworks. Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, consultants and external stakeholders. Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to manage budgets, schedules, risks and investment requirements. Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Join a reputable and well financed developer Take a leading role in progressing a major, consented wind farm towards FID.
• Auckland preferred however potential for other locations
• Attractive salary: $200k and above