Strategic Aviation Growth Leader — NZ

AECOM; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Additional annual leave

Volunteer leave

Flexible public holidays

Job summary

AECOM seeks an exceptional leader to grow and lead its Aviation business across New Zealand. This role focuses on building a national aviation team, shaping strategy, and strengthening relationships with airport operators, government agencies and industry partners.

You’ll drive cross-country growth, develop leaders and empower a nationally integrated team to deliver outstanding aviation projects across NZ and Australia.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in aviation, airport, airfield or other complex infrastructure projects within a consulting or project delivery environment.
• 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.
• Credibility to engage confidently with clients, industry leaders and senior stakeholders.
• Collaborative leadership style that brings people together around a shared vision.
• Experience across airport operators, government agencies, defence clients or related infrastructure sectors is highly regarded.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Aviation, Project Management or related discipline, with Chartered status or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Aviation experience

Client relationships

Leadership

Multidisciplinary teams

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder credibility

Collaborative leadership

Aviation clients

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aviation, Project Management or related

Job description

AECOM seeks an exceptional leader to grow and lead its Aviation business across New Zealand. This role focuses on building a national aviation team, shaping strategy, and strengthening relationships with airport operators, government agencies and industry partners.

You’ll drive cross-country growth, develop leaders and empower a nationally integrated team to deliver outstanding aviation projects across NZ and Australia.