Build and scale a nationally connected aviation business across New Zealand

Aviation Lead New Zealand

AECOM is looking for an exceptional leader to grow and lead our Aviation business across New Zealand. This isn't a role focused solely on technical delivery. It's about building a market, strengthening client relationships, developing people, and creating a nationally connected Aviation team positioned for long-term success. You'll work with airport operators, government agencies, defence stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams across New Zealand and Australia, helping shape some of the country's most significant aviation infrastructure projects. Backed by AECOM's global aviation network and technical specialists, you'll have the platform to drive growth, influence strategy and make a lasting impact on the industry.

We're looking for someone who can bring people together, create momentum and build something bigger than themselves.

What You'll Own:

  • 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.

Why This Role Is Different:

The foundations are already in place. What we're looking for is a leader who can bring people together, create momentum and help realise the full potential of AECOM's Aviation business in New Zealand. This is an opportunity to shape the future of Aviation at AECOM by strengthening key client relationships, growing our market presence, developing future leaders and building a nationally connected team that clients seek out for trusted advice and outstanding delivery. Supported by one of the strongest aviation networks in the industry, you'll have the freedom to influence the direction of the business, connect clients with world-class expertise, and help shape some of New Zealand's most significant aviation infrastructure projects.

Qualifications:

What You'll Bring:

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

Ready to Shape the Future of Aviation in New Zealand?

If the opportunity to grow a national business, develop future leaders and influence the direction of New Zealand's aviation sector excites you, we'd love to hear from you. This is your chance to build something that lasts.

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