Senior Winning Work Consultant

Aurecon; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon is seeking a Senior Winning Work Consultant to cover a 12-month fixed-term parental leave, based in New Zealand. You’ll lead bids from engage through to debrief, shaping winning strategies and coordinating SME inputs with industry leaders and client teams.

You’ll work across APAC with cross-market specialists to deliver high-quality, client-focused submissions and presentations while maintaining tight deadlines and strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• At least three years of bid-related experience, preferably in Aotearoa New Zealand.
• Strong bid leadership and content management skills.
• Ability to turn complex inputs into clear, client-focused content.

Responsibilities

• Bid strategy – develop winning strategies with industry directors and client leaders.
• Bid management – run efficient bid programmes and coordinate SME inputs.
• Bid writing – craft high-quality, bespoke responses for client needs.
• Commercial insight – translate strategy into compelling bid documentation.
• Client presentations – support on-brand client presentations and coaching.
• Bid feedback – facilitate debriefs and identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Bid strategy

Bid management

Bid writing

Commercial insight

Client presentations

Communication

Job description

Senior Winning Work Consultant – New Zealand

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

What you’ll do

As a Senior Winning Work Consultant in our locally based Winning Work New Zealand team, you’ll join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract providing parental leave cover. You’ll play a key role in helping Aurecon identify, shape and pursue major opportunities across Aotearoa New Zealand. You’ll work closely with Industry and Client Leaders, portfolio teams and bid teams, bringing strategic thinking, facilitation and hands‑on bid support from engage and pursuit through to debrief.

You’ll be part of the broader Winning Work ANZ team, collaborating with experienced specialists across APAC and creative support teams to deliver high-quality, client‑focused submissions and presentations. While the role is New Zealand focused, you’ll also contribute to cross‑market initiatives aligned to business priorities.

• Bid strategy – work with industry directors and client leaders to understand client needs, develop winning strategies and help Aurecon stand out.
• Bid management – manage efficient and effective bid programmes, keeping internal and external deadlines on track and coordinating reviews and SME inputs.
• Bid writing – partner with technical SMEs and bid teams to produce high-quality, bespoke content that clearly responds to client and project needs.
• Commercial insight – contribute to commercial discussions, provide practical advice and translate commercial strategy into compelling bid documentation.
• Client presentations – support the development of high-quality, on‑brand client presentations and coach technical teams before they meet our clients.
• Bid feedback – facilitate debriefs and lessons learnt sessions, analyse bid performance and identify trends to improve future submissions and success rates.

What you’ll bring

We know the work we do is vital in assisting our world’s economic and social development. It’s the technical expertise, creativity and depth of knowledge of our people that really sets us apart. We’re looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a diverse team in a dynamic environment and can bring ideas to life through strong relationships, clear communication and effective bid leadership.

You’ll ideally bring at least three years of bid‑related experience, preferably within Aotearoa New Zealand, with confidence managing bids independently across different sectors or markets.

• An authentically positive attitude and willingness to contribute across the business
• Strong bid and content management skills
• Strong technical writing skills and the ability to turn complex inputs into clear, client‑focused content
• Proven facilitation experience, with the ability to manage and capture inputs effectively
• Experience working digitally on opportunities across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand
• The ability to communicate effectively and build relationships across all levels of an organisation
• Confidence advocating for best‑practice bid approaches and constructively challenging content to ensure it meets client needs

Nice to have

• A relevant qualification in communications, marketing or a business‑related field
• Relevant certification such as APMP Foundation or higher
• Experience working in a professional consultancy environment

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here – to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.

Ready for your next adventure?

Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences, so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.

Te whakahā i ngā whakaaro | Breathing life into our ideas, thoughts, views

Kia māia, kia kaha, mahi tahi | Be bold, be strong, work as one