Total 2 Director/C-Level Information Technology job vacancies in Fortitude Valley

Location: Auckland, New Zealand (Full Visa Sponsorship & Relocation Support Provided)

Compensation: * Technical Director: Up to $185,000+ NZD (Negotiable based on experience + Equity/Shareholding pathways)

• Senior to Principal Engineer: Up to $145,000 NZD

  Required Accreditation: Degree recognized under the Washington Accord (Mandatory for NZ Chartership)

Shape Aotearoa’s Wastewater Future

Are you a seasoned water professional looking for a high-impact leadership role in a country renowned for its work-life balance and stunning natural environment?

Our client is a highly respected, multidisciplinary consultancy delivering pioneering infrastructure and environmental solutions across New Zealand. Due to a booming pipeline of national works, their Water Infrastructure Group in Auckland is seeking two high-calibre professionals to lead, design, and champion the next generation of three-waters and wastewater networks.

Why Relocate from Singapore to Auckland?

• Smooth Professional Transition: Your Washington Accord-accredited degree provides a direct, recognized pathway to becoming a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) in New Zealand.

• True Work-Life Balance: Leave the high-stress, 24/7 grind behind. Enjoy authentic flexible/hybrid working arrangements and a culture that genuinely values your time outside the office.

• Wealth Creation & Ownership: For the Technical Director role, this isn't just a salaried position—it includes defined pathways toward future company shareholding and equity.

• Collaborative Ecosystem: Work alongside a diverse, multidisciplinary team of top-tier planners, scientists, landscape architects, and civil engineers.

Available Positions & Core Responsibilities

1. Technical Director – Water Infrastructure (Wastewater Focus)

This is a strategic, high-ownership role for a veteran engineer with 15+ years of experience.

• Strategic Leadership: Drive the growth, capability planning, and technical direction of the wastewater business unit across Auckland and nationally.

• Project & Technical Oversight: Ensure delivery excellence on complex, large-scale treatment plants, pump stations, and reticulation networks.

• Business Development: Manage relationships with key municipal clients, water authorities, and alliance partners.

• Mentorship: Cultivate, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of intermediate and senior engineers.

2. Senior to Principal Wastewater Engineer

This is a delivery and team-leadership role for a technical expert with 8+ years of experience.

• Engineering Design: Lead the technical design and delivery of municipal wastewater treatment and reticulation infrastructure.

• Project Management: Coordinate cross-disciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to exceptional standards.

• Client Interface: Provide technical advisory, liaise directly with clients, and support engineering proposal bids.

• Team Growth: Actively mentor junior engineers and technicians, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

What You’ll Bring

To ensure a successful visa application and integration into the New Zealand engineering ecosystem, you must possess:

• Recognized Degree: A Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Natural Resources Engineering fully accredited under the Washington Accord (e.g., NUS, NTU, or equivalent recognized international universities).

• Proven Track Record: Experience delivering municipal wastewater infrastructure projects (experience with PUB networks or major regional water authorities is highly regarded).

• Professional Chartership: Hold CPEng status, or possess the qualifications and portfolio readiness to actively work towards New Zealand chartership.

• Consulting Savvy: Strong commercial acumen, client-facing confidence, and exceptional English communication skills to influence stakeholders.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you are ready to trade the concrete jungle for a career-defining role in one of the world's most beautiful coastal countries, we want to hear from you.

Apply now by submitting your CV outlining your technical project history and leadership aspirations.

Job Description & Requirements

Job Summary

You will develop regional market customers and establish the sales network layout for the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and international markets, driving strategic growth and fostering long-term business relationships in the offshore engineering and shipbuilding sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sales network layouts tailored to the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and international markets by conducting in-depth research on regional needs and cultural contexts.
• Collect and analyze market industry data, including laws, regulations, tax policies, and environmental factors, to identify market trends, target customers, competitor activities, and optimize pricing strategies.
• Gather and evaluate customer information through diverse channels such as internet research, emails, exhibitions, site visits, and direct communication to identify and pursue potential cooperation opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regional market customers by organizing and participating in visits and receptions, presenting company capabilities and products, understanding customer needs, and delivering customized service plans.
• Assist in qualifying potential customers by reviewing compliance with local regulations to ensure eligibility for project bidding.
• Support the formulation of project bidding strategies by reviewing bidding documents for alignment with customer requirements and local regulations, and contribute to determining final bid pricing.
• Participate in contract negotiations to ensure business terms comply with local laws and market regulations while safeguarding company interests.
• Review contract terms to assess execution risks, coordinate with relevant departments, and facilitate contract signing.
• Organize project reviews to summarize experiences and lessons learned, ensuring continuous improvement and smooth progress of future projects.
• Lead project kick-off meetings and coordinate the transfer of bidding project documents to legal and project management teams for execution.
• Maintain customer relationships throughout project execution, manage contract payments and changes, and participate in project budget monitoring and control.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including technology, procurement, project management, and legal departments to ensure successful bidding and negotiation outcomes.

Required competencies and certifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in offshore engineering or shipbuilding industries with practical project operation expertise.
• At least 2 years of experience in regional market expansion with familiarity of business environments and cultural differences in target regions.
• Deep understanding of the upstream, midstream, and downstream industry chain, EPCIC general contracting models, and oil and gas market trends.
• Proficiency in independently building key customer maps for regional markets.
• Comprehensive knowledge of international bidding processes (RFQ/EOI → Clarification → Technical/Communication Proposal → Final Offer) and all major engineering life cycle stages to anticipate and mitigate execution risks during business development.
• Understanding of offshore engineering equipment design, construction processes, and industry standards for FPSO, FLNG, FPU, Jack-up, WHP, and PP.
• Familiarity with EPCIC contract frameworks and ability to identify key business risks including liquidated damages, letters of intent, interface issues, changes, tax, insurance, and local compliance.
• Capability to identify genuine project opportunities through exhibitions, consultants, partners, and internal resources.
• Demonstrate high self-discipline, resilience under stress, and self-motivation to sustain performance in high-intensity negotiations and long-term relationship management.
• Uphold a transparent, trustworthy, and stable professional attitude to foster consistent business results.

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Proven ability to coordinate multiple departments to complete bidding and negotiation processes effectively.
• Strong professional attitude characterized by transparency, trustworthiness, and stability under pressure.