Technical Director, Wastewater Treatment (Process) – Auckland

Aurecon Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon Group seeks a Technical Director, Wastewater Treatment (Process) in Auckland to set the technical direction for complex wastewater projects and lead a high-performing team. This senior position involves client engagement, project delivery oversight, and growing Aurecon's water practice across New Zealand.

You will guide design, delivery, and commissioning efforts, leveraging first-principles engineering and cutting-edge digital tools while collaborating with global experts.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in municipal wastewater process engineering.
• Experience with major plant upgrades and complex projects.
• Experience in client engagement and winning work.

Responsibilities

• Set technical direction for wastewater treatment projects from concept to commissioning.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary Auckland-based team.
• Engage clients, shape opportunities, and grow a national water practice.

Skills

Technical leadership in wastewater

Client engagement

People leadership

Commercial judgement

Education

Engineering degree

Professional registration or chartership

Job description

Aurecon Group seeks a Technical Director, Wastewater Treatment (Process) in Auckland to set the technical direction for complex wastewater projects and lead a high-performing team. This senior position involves client engagement, project delivery oversight, and growing Aurecon's water practice across New Zealand.

You will guide design, delivery, and commissioning efforts, leveraging first-principles engineering and cutting-edge digital tools while collaborating with global experts.