Job description:

Relocate to New Zealand!Visa Sponsorship Offered | Senior Water Infrastructure Opportunities in Auckland

Stormwater & Wastewater Engineering Roles Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland is experiencing significant investment in infrastructure, water resilience, and urban development creating outstanding long-term opportunities for experienced UK engineers seeking a lifestyle and career move to New Zealand.

We are partnering with established multidisciplinary consultancies looking to appoint experienced professionals into key leadership and technical positions across stormwater and wastewater engineering.

Current Opportunities
Senior Stormwater EngineerAuckland, New Zealand
NZD $120,000 $150,000 + benefits

Principal Stormwater Engineer / Team LeadAuckland, New Zealand
NZD $140,000 $170,000 + car allowance + executive benefits

Senior to Principal Wastewater EngineerAuckland, New Zealand
NZD $125,000 $145,000 + benefits

Technical Director Water Infrastructure (Wastewater)Auckland, New Zealand
NZD $140,000 $175,000 + executive package

Whats on Offer?
Visa sponsorship and relocation support

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Major infrastructure and urban development projects

Leadership and team growth opportunities

Long-term progression and potential future equity pathways

Collaborative and highly regarded engineering teams

Why Move to New Zealand?
Auckland consistently ranks as one of the worlds most liveable cities, offering a rare combination of career opportunity and lifestyle balance.

For UK-based engineers looking to escape long commutes, overcrowding, and demanding work cultures, New Zealand offers a refreshing alternative:

Genuine worklife balance

Easy access to beaches, mountains, and outdoor lifestyle

Excellent schools and family-friendly communities

A relaxed, welcoming culture

Strong long-term infrastructure investment and career stability

Youll have the opportunity to work on technically challenging and meaningful projects while enjoying a lifestyle many engineers move across the world to find.

What Were Looking For

Experience in stormwater or wastewater infrastructure design and delivery

Background in municipal infrastructure, land development, or water infrastructure

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Chartered Engineer status or working toward chartership

Leadership capability or aspirations for senior positions

If you are currently based in London or elsewhere in the UK and considering a move overseas, we would love to have a confidential discussion about opportunities available in Auckland, New Zealand.

Qualifications:

Washington Accord Degree

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

We are partnering with established multidisciplinary consultancies looking to appoint experienced professionals into key leadership and technical positions across stormwater and wastewater engineering.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : NZ$ 120000

Salary Max : NZ$ 175000

Currency Type : NZD