9 IT Architect jobs in New Zealand

Microsoft Industry Solutions Delivery is a global organization hosting over 6,000 strategic sellers, industry and security experts, elite engineers, world-class data scientists and architects, consultants, and delivery specialists. Together with our partners, we help Microsoft's most strategic customers worldwide to address their specific challenges and provide comprehensive and industry-specific solutions that meet their unique needs.
Our organization is at the forefront of innovation, driving value across the entirety of the customers' digital and AI transformation journey through repeatable and customized cutting-edge solutions powered by Microsoft Cloud and AI. We take pride in embodying Microsoft's mission of empowerment, promoting a growth mindset, inspiring excellence, and fostering a culture of inclusivity where everyone is encouraged to share their unique perspectives and be their authentic selves. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to life-changing innovations that impact billions of people worldwide.
We are seeking a highly experienced Solution Architect with in-depth expertise across Microsoft Azure Cloud and AI Platform, AI Business Solutions and DevOps specialising in AI and Agentic. This role combines deep technical knowledge with strong business consulting capabilities that align with client strategy and drive business value. You will act as a trusted advisor, shaping cloud adoption journeys, and leading complex transformations across various industries.
This role is technical in nature. The Solution Architect works with customer to deliver high ROI solutions with a focus on modern Azure and AI platform, innovative AI Business Solutions, as well as integrating with the wider focus areas of security.
We are looking for an experienced Solutions Architect for the Industry Solution Delivery ANZ to continue our growth and extend our capabilities in this area.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
**Responsibilities**
**Architecture Design & Deployment**
+ Lead enterprise-grade Azure cloud and AI platform design and implementation, focusing on scalability, security, performance, and cost optimization.
+ Apply structured methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Iterative) and leverage reference architectures and design patterns.
+ Document architecture decisions, requirements, and constraints to ensure clarity and traceability.
+ Drive solution design with a business-value approach, emphasizing ROI and cost savings.
+ Collaborate with project managers to govern design, build, and deployment phases, ensuring quality through peer reviews and test plans.
+ Engage stakeholders to gather and validate requirements, resolve ambiguities, and manage risks.
+ Lead technical alignment across teams, resolve blockers, and adapt plans in complex scenarios.
**Practice Development**
+ Create and improve intellectual property, identify scalable patterns, and promote reuse across engagements.
+ Contribute to internal and external communities to share best practices.
**Trusted Advisor**
+ Build influential relationships with senior stakeholders and act as a strategic advisor.
+ Communicate complex concepts clearly and challenge decisions when needed to ensure optimal outcomes.
+ Advocate for Microsoft solutions by differentiating them from competitors and driving adoption.
**Thought Leadership**
+ Lead virtual teams and share strategic insights across Microsoft.
+ Represent Microsoft at industry events and mentor junior colleagues.
+ Demonstrate deep industry knowledge and promote Microsoft's capabilities externally.
**Qualifications**
**Required/Minimum Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years experience in technology consulting, solutions architecture, practice development, technical design, consulting, and/or technology domain (e.g., Security).o Azure Solution Architect Expert Certificationo OR equivalent experience.
**Additional or Preferred Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years experience in technology solutions, practice development, architecture, consulting, and/or technology (cloud/AI platform, AI business solutions)o Azure Solutiono OR equivalent experience.- 6+ years technical sales experience.- 6+ years project management experience.- Technical or Professional Certification in Architecture/Azure/Data/DevOps/AI (e.g., Databrick,etc).
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .

AgileEngine is a top-ranking provider of software solutions to Fortune 500, Global 500, and Future 50 companies. Listed on Inc. 5000 among the fastest-growing US companies, we are always open to talented software, UX, and data experts in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

If you like a challenging environment where you’re working with the best and are encouraged to learn and experiment daily, there’s no better place — guaranteed! :)

What you will do

Develop a deep understanding of the product code base through hands-on experimentation and exploration

Assess and shepherd the technical delivery of products to ensure adherence with best practices • Continually improve team development processes

Collaborate with the Product Management Team and other stakeholders, contributing to the product roadmap, product requirements, and product release schedule

Identify gaps in the technical aspects of the end user experience

Estimate software development requirements and effort, propose alternatives, and prioritize development tasks for a given area

Serve as the team lead – mentoring other architects, building a culture of trust and rigor, and guiding global software development teams in developing the best technical designs and implementation approaches

Must haves 

Willingness and capability to learn quickly with minimal direction

Data-driven and relentless in researching options to ensure the very best outcomes • Performance and efficiency obsessed

Ample experience building successful production software systems

Experience with software testing products, including TestRail highly desirable

Deep understanding of team-based software development

Track record of delivering high-quality, GA-ready software on time

Ability to take raw product requirements and develop software architectures and designs to bring products to life

Mastery of the tools of the trade, including a variety of programming languages

Key TestRail technologies include PHP, MySQL, Javascript

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Strong communications skills with the ability to communicate details, designs, rationale, and build consensus

Ability to prioritize and manage work to critical project timelines in a fast-paced environment • Highly organized in a manner to achieve effective communication and drive successful results from self and team

Excellent English verbal and written communication skills; able to explain technical issues to non-technical roles

Desire to be challenged and deliver high-quality results in a successful technical and business environment

The benefits of joining us

Professional growth

Accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.

Competitive compensation

We match your ever-growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive USD-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities.

A selection of exciting projects

Join projects with modern solutions development and top-tier clients that include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands.

Flextime

Tailor your schedule for an optimal work-life balance, by having the options of working from home and going to the office – whatever makes you the happiest and most productive.

What makes Cognizant a unique place to work? The combination of rapid growth and an international and innovative environment! This is creating many opportunities for people like YOU - people with an entrepreneurial spirit who want to make a difference in this world.
At Cognizant, together with your colleagues from all around the world, you will collaborate on creating solutions for the world's leading companies and help them become more flexible, more innovative, and successful. Moreover, this is your chance to be part of the success story.
**Job Summary**
We are seeking a Mulesoft Architect with 12 to 15 years of experience specializing in MuleSoft API-Led Connectivity MuleSoft Integration and MuleSoft Application Network. The ideal candidate will have domain expertise in Property & Casualty Insurance. This hybrid role requires a proactive individual to drive technological advancements and integration solutions enhancing our business processes and customer satisfaction.
**Responsibilities**
+ Design and implement MuleSoft API-led connectivity solutions to streamline integration processes and enhance system interoperability.
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements ensuring alignment with business objectives.
+ Develop and maintain MuleSoft Application Networks to support seamless data flow and communication across platforms.
+ Oversee the integration of Property & Casualty Insurance systems ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
+ Provide technical guidance and support to development teams fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
+ Conduct performance tuning and optimization of MuleSoft applications to ensure high availability and reliability.
+ Lead the evaluation and selection of new technologies and tools to enhance integration capabilities and business outcomes.
+ Ensure the security and scalability of integration solutions mitigating risks and safeguarding sensitive data.
+ Collaborate with stakeholders to define integration strategies and roadmaps aligning with organizational goals.
+ Monitor and troubleshoot integration issues providing timely resolutions to minimize disruptions.
+ Document integration processes and best practices promoting knowledge sharing and consistency across projects.
+ Stay updated with the latest industry trends and MuleSoft advancements applying new insights to drive innovation.
+ Facilitate training sessions and workshops to enhance team skills and knowledge in MuleSoft technologies. **Qualifications**
+ Possess a deep understanding of MuleSoft API-led connectivity and integration principles.
+ Demonstrate expertise in MuleSoft Application Network design and implementation.
+ Have extensive experience in the Property & Casualty Insurance domain understanding its unique challenges and requirements.
+ Exhibit strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex integration issues.
+ Show proficiency in performance tuning and optimization of MuleSoft applications.
+ Display excellent communication and collaboration skills working effectively with diverse teams.
+ Be committed to continuous learning and staying abreast of industry developments.
You'll receive an excellent salary and benefits package for your knowledge, expertise and flexibility. At Cognizant, taking care of employees is a priority:
+ You can pursue innovative career tracks and opportunities here
+ You can enhance your professional development through education and dedicated training
+ We'll give you the skills you need to keep pace with the changing workplace while our compensation, benefits and wellness packages help you stay healthy and plan for the future.
Please get in touch with our Cognizant team today to apply and register your interest in this full-time position. We're looking forward to meeting you.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Mobile Devices Architect - Shape the Future of Connectivity

Are you a visionary technologist with a passion for designing scalable device-focused solutions? We're looking for a Mobile Devices Architect to join our team and lead the charge in shaping broadband technology for the next generation.

In this role, you'll define a strategic 3 to 5 year product architecture vision and translate it into actionable solutions. You'll integrate cutting-edge hardware with software systems, ensuring high-quality, secure, and maintainable outcomes that evolve with market demands.

What You'll Bring:

• Strong background in broadband technologies (3GPP, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth)
• Experience leading products from concept through to commercial release
• Proven ability to embed security and compliance into architecture
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking to align tech with business goals
• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, from engineering to product management
• Passion for mentoring and fostering a culture of learning and innovation

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Influence technology direction for a major product portfolio
• Collaborate across disciplines with a tight-knit, agile team
• Take ownership of the full product lifecycle from ideation to support
• Champion customer feedback to continuously refine and improve solutions

If you're driven by innovation, thrive on technical leadership, and enjoy working at the intersection of hardware, software, and strategy we want to hear from you.

Description
Solutions Architect - Public Sector (AWS)
Are you passionate about leveraging technology to transform how governments serve citizens? Join AWS as a Solutions Architect focused on public sector customers, where you'll drive cloud adoption and innovation that creates meaningful impact for communities.
What You'll Do
Customer Obsession in Action
- Partner with public sector organizations to architect cloud solutions that modernize citizen services and government operations
- Serve as a trusted technical advisor, understanding customer challenges and translating business requirements into scalable AWS architectures
- Advocate for customers internally, ensuring their success drives our product and service evolution
Technical Leadership
- Design and implement highly available, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures across diverse government use cases
- Collaborate with AWS sales, business development, support, and product teams to accelerate customer adoption
- Provide technical guidance on performance optimization, security best practices, disaster recovery, and data architecture
Stakeholder Engagement
- Present to and influence senior government officials, IT leaders, and technical teams
- Build long-term relationships that establish AWS as the preferred cloud partner
- Share customer insights and requirements with AWS service teams to influence product roadmaps
What We're Looking For
Technical Expertise
- Proven experience architecting solutions across multiple platforms and technology domains
- Deep understanding of cloud architecture principles including security, networking, DevOps, and high availability
- Hands-on experience with performance optimization and system resilience
Customer-Centric Mindset
- Demonstrated ability to understand complex customer environments and translate needs into technical solutions
- Experience working with senior stakeholders in customer-facing roles
- Track record of building trust and becoming a go-to technical advisor
Growth Mindset
- Intellectual curiosity and passion for continuous learning
- Ability to think differently and respectfully challenge conventional approaches
- Strong communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Why AWS?
Join a team of exceptional technologists who are passionate about innovation and customer success. You'll work on challenging problems that directly impact how governments serve citizens, while having access to the breadth and depth of AWS services to create transformative solutions.
Our Culture
- Customer Obsession drives everything we do
- We Earn Trust through transparency and delivering on commitments
- We Think Big about the possibilities technology creates
- We Dive Deep to understand root causes and build lasting solutions
Ready to help shape the future of government technology? We'd love to hear from you.
Key job responsibilities
- Own the technical engagement and ultimate success around specific business initiatives and projects. You should understand the wider industry, with experience and skill in how applications and services are delivered and consumed.
- Develop a deep expertise in AWS technologies.
- Consult on and provide leadership for the broad AWS cloud strategy in NZ public sector organisations. You will help customers articulate and navigate their cloud journey, and be accountable for ensuring tactical activities and point projects are align with the overall technical strategy.
- Own technical engagements, and help ensure a timely and successful delivery of value. This is not a hands-on delivery role; delivery is typically done by AWS consultants and partners.
- Exhibit leadership within a complex IT landscape and become the trusted adviser to different stakeholders in the customer's organisational hierarchy. Enable others to become cloud champions!
- Be a thought leader, comfortable with speaking in public. Conduct one-to-few and one-to-many sessions to transfer knowledge to customers considering or already using AWS.
- Capture and share best-practice knowledge amongst the AWS architecture community, including authoring or otherwise contributing to AWS customer-facing assets such as whitepapers, blogs, code, and sample architectures.
- Act as a technical liaison between customers, engineering teams and support.
- Demonstrate the "art of the possible" using demonstrations and proof-of-concept code.
A day in the life
A day in the life AWS Global Sales
AWS Global Sales drives adoption of the AWS cloud worldwide, enabling customers of all sizes to innovate and expand in the cloud. Our team empowers every customer to grow by providing tailored service, unmatched technology, and consistent support. We dive deep to understand each customer's unique challenges, then craft innovative solutions that accelerate their success. This customer-first approach is how we built the world's most adopted cloud. Join us and help us grow.
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship & Career Growth We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve.
Basic Qualifications
- 4+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience
- 2+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience
- 4+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working within software development or Internet-related industries
- Experience migrating or transforming legacy customer solutions to the cloud
- Experience working with AWS technologies from a dev/ops perspective
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

**We help the world run better**
At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.
**Meet Your Team**
Join our dynamic SAP Enterprise Architects team within the new SAP Customer Services & Delivery board. We lead digital transformation using cutting-edge SAP technologies, advancing the RISE with SAP initiative, promoting Clean Core principles, and accelerating SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) adoption. Our mission is to simplify and modernize IT landscapes, reducing complexity and operational costs, while fostering innovation and efficiency to support evolving business needs.
**What you'll do:**
As a **Principal Enterprise Architect** , you will develop a comprehensive enterprise architecture model for our customers aligning with their enterprise goals, collaborate with virtual account teams (VAT) as a transformation partner. You will drive the value realization and the solution adoption and lead activities such as:
+ Guide customers through their cloud journey (with special focus on adopt and derive), starting with Enterprise archetypes and scaling digitally.
+ Provide enterprise architecture guidance using RISE with SAP methodology and Clean Core principles to ensure that every customer benefits from SAP's cloud qualities.
+ Act as the Transformation Partner for the CIO or other CxO, driving architecture effectiveness.
+ Support adoption, identifying and mitigating technical adoption risks.
+ Enhance impact on customer's business goals by driving value realization through solution adoption and consumption of capabilities
+ Bundle customer expectations and align business goals in a tangible enterprise level success plan to monitor and validate KPIs & value drivers to enable value-driven business transformation with value framework
+ Serve as a trusted advisor, ensuring secure, reliable, and flexible cloud environments for mission-critical processes.
+ Through governance, involve and engage relevant stakeholders within and outside the customer organization to enhance value realization, establish a common perspective on customer business goals and value drivers across solution areas to provide customer context to all teams, enhancing customer proximity and experience.
+ Align customers and partners with SAP's Clean Core strategy, accelerate BTP adoption and promote SAP best practices.
**What You Bring:**
**Transformation, Architectural & Solution Skills:**
+ Experience delivering enterprise business transformation projects and aligning customer priorities with target architecture and roadmap.
+ In-depth knowledge of the SAP Solution Portfolio and Enterprise Architecture Framework (North Star).
+ Experience with Business Technology Platform components (application development, automation, data and analytics, integration, AI) and practical experience with S/4HANA applications.
+ Strong understanding of Cloud & Clean Core Strategy, familiarity with SAP LeanIX, Signavio, and Cloud ALM.
+ Knowledge of SAP's Business AI roadmap, including identifying use cases and piloting AI-driven solutions to enhance business processes.
+ Expertise in SAP Integration and Extensibility Advisory Methodologies.
+ Understanding of SAP's value framework, value drivers and business case creation with e.g. VLM (SAP value lifecycle manager)
**Must-Have Requirements:**
+ 10 years in customer experience roles (e.g., Program Manager, Architect), with experience in end-to-end architectural design for hybrid solution landscapes.
+ Extensive knowledge of SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework and Toolset, and experience with BTP components and services such as application development, automation, data and analytics, integration, and AI capabilities.
+ Proficiency in SAP Integration and Extensibility Advisory Methodologies and Clean Core principles.
+ S/4HANA technical or/and SAP S/4HANA application/functional knowledge/experience.
+ Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills (in English) at the senior management and C-levels, both within an IT team and across business functions.
+ Mindset for Strategic Thinking, Continuous Learning, and Business Acumen.
**Nice-to-Have Requirements:**
+ Knowledge of on-premise and corresponding SAP cloud solutions.
+ Professional training and certification (e.g., SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework featured by LeanIX EAM, SAP Certified Professional-Enterprise Architect (P_SAPEA_2023), TOGAF) as a plus.
**#SAPEAAPJCareers**
**Bring out your best**
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.
**We win with inclusion**
SAP's culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.
SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team:
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**EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:**
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
Requisition ID: 429910 | Work Area: Consulting and Professional Services | Expected Travel: 0 - 30% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: Virtual - New Zealand #LI-Hybrid.

**Company Description**
_"Having worked over 20 years, in both consultancies and council, my experience working at AECOM has been refreshing and motivating"_ - **_Dominique Keirens, Technical Director - Water Gold Coast, QLD_**
**Come grow with us.**
Become part of our dynamic Water business which boasts around 600 experts across Australia and New Zealand and 6000 globally. Collaborate with top-tier civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion. At AECOM, you'll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.
**Everyone belongs at AECOM.**
We're committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a **Fortune 500 Most Admired Company** , a **WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality** , **Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner** an **AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer** .
**Job Description**
**How you'll make a difference:**
+ Utilise your water infrastructure expertise, leadership, coordination and communication skills to successfully engage and guide project delivery teams, whilst working closely with end clients and contractors.
+ You will be responsible for overall design delivery including having the ultimate carriage on design project decisions.
+ Ensure projects are delivered within the constraints of quality, time and budget.
+ Work collaboratively with leaders across our ANZ and global teams for delivery of the projects, as well as assisting with project resourcing and business initiatives.
**Qualifications**
**The qualities that help you thrive:**
The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.
+ 20 years plus experience in water infrastructure engineering, design and construction support with Chartered Civil or Mechanical Engineer (CPEng) and consulting experience.
+ Proven track record in the successful delivery of large multi-disciplinary water projects on time, within budget and outstanding quality.
+ Client relationship / management skills and experience, with established local client relationships and reputable track record being our preference.
+ Experience in trenchless and low-disruption construction methods and asset rehabilitation methods will be an added advantage.
**Additional Information**
**Why you'll love working with us:**
+ Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options.
+ 26 weeks paid parental leave, 2 weeks paid partner leave and up to 12 weeks paid alternative primary carer leave.
+ Share purchase plans.
+ Flex public holidays - swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better.
**Ready to push the limits of what's possible?**
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.
Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
**Learn more about life at AECOM:** LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram, X, YouTube - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more!
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**About AECOM**
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
**What makes AECOM a great place to work**
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
**ReqID:** REF44546F
**Business Line:** Water
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** ANZ
**Career Area:** Engineering
**Work Location Model:** Hybrid
**Legal Entity:** AECOM New Zealand Limited

Design Manager / Project Technical Lead - ( 250002H7 )
**Description**
Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always **design with community in mind.**
**About the role**
**Our Water team are** delivering large programmes of works and are looking for strong, motivated **Design Managers & Project Technical Leads** to provide technical leadership on a range of three waters delivery projects. You will join our experienced and diverse water team in Auckland.
Working with the project manager you will foster a high level of ownership, drive, commitment, open communication and team cohesion, maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to the delivery of improve three water services in the Auckland region and beyond.
**About you**
You will have a high level of experience in design delivery for water and wastewater capital projects, with significant experience in infrastructure projects, **(ideally with strong treatment plant experience OR large pipeline experience)** and the ability to jump into already established projects.
A confident communicator with strong relationship skills and a passion for successful project delivery in complex environments. An understanding of Project Managment processes will be advantageous.
You also enjoy providing direction and support to others and are committed to bringing multi-discipline teams together to operate efficiently and to consistently deliver quality service on time and on budget. The opportunities for knowledge and resource sharing with our other offices across New Zealand and the world make this an exciting challenge for someone passionate about bringing the best practice to our clients' challenges.
**What we offer**
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.
+ Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts
+ Learning and Talent Development Programs including global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
+ Mentoring for your own development
+ Professional Memberships
+ Health Insurance - Income Protection Insurance - Life Insurance
+ Service Recognition Awards
+ Employee Assistance Program
**About us**
The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.
Please apply online, or alternatively if you would like to know more, please email
**Qualifications**
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**Primary Location** : New Zealand-Auckland-Auckland
**Organization** : BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand
**Employee Status** : Regular
**Job Level** : Individual Contributor
**Travel** : No
**Schedule** : Full-time
**Job Posting** : Aug 21, 2025, 8:49:30 PM
**Req ID:** 250002H7
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans