A rare opportunity to build and grow Aurecon's ecology capability in New Zealand, leading a new team and partnering with important clients across water, transport and renewable energy.
At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, problem solvers and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and environmental outcomes that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.
This is a rare opportunity to build something from the ground up, with plenty of support from experienced practitioners.
As an Associate, Ecology in our Environment & Planning team based in Auckland, you'll play a pivotal role in establishing and growing Aurecon's ecology capability in Aotearoa New Zealand. You'll lead the development of a brand-new team, shape our ecology offering, and work alongside some of our most important clients to unlock opportunities and deliver meaningful environmental outcomes.
The role has been created to support growth, and strengthen our relationships with our major clients. This is a genuine seller-doer leadership opportunity where you'll combine technical excellence, client engagement and business growth.
What makes this role different is the opportunity to create and grow a new capability within a Tier 1 consultancy. Rather than stepping into an established team, you'll help build one.
We're looking for an experienced ecologist who combines technical credibility with commercial acumen and a passion for growing teams and client relationships.
We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You'll tackle some of New Zealand's most significant infrastructure and environmental challenges while helping shape a capability that doesn't yet exist within our business.
Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives and provide opportunities for people to make a real impact. You'll have the backing of a multidisciplinary Australasian business, support from our established Australian ecology specialists, and the freedom to help define what success looks like for ecology at Aurecon in New Zealand.
We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet.
That is why we are here: to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.
If you're excited by the opportunity to build and lead a new ecology team, influence the growth of a market-leading consultancy, and help shape better outcomes for New Zealand's communities and environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We're most interested in your individual thinking and experiences, so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.
Te whakahā i ngā whakaaro | Breathing life into our ideas, thoughts, views
Kia māia, kia kaha, mahi tahi | Be bold, be strong, work as one
Aurecon is a design, engineering and advisory company. Our purpose is bringing ideas to life, to imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet.
Our culture of Believe it. Say it. Do it. reflects our deep commitment to our clients and each other to build trust and create a better future together.
We are a team who place eminence, digital and innovation at the core of all we do.
Our strength lies in how we bring together our design, engineering and advisory capabilities to provide our clients with integrated solutions across the entire asset lifecycle. From shape and plan – design and deliver – operate and optimise – to close and transform.
Aurecon designers, engineers, scientists and advisors work with our clients across markets and asset types, to tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges.
We are an owner managed company with a strong presence across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.
To learn more about what we have been up to visit our newsroom (aurecongroup.com/about/latest-news), or take a glimpse into the future on our Just Imagine blog (justimagine.aurecongroup.com).
