Technical Director - Power
Are you a technical leader with expertise in the NZ power sector? We’re seeking a Technical Director – Power to lead and support multidisciplinary teams across New Zealand energy projects. Reporting directly to our Managing Director, this is an exciting opportunity to drive the delivery of transformative electrical power solutions—from traditional generation and renewable energy integration to transmission, distribution, and energy storage systems. You'll play a key part in the energy transition, working across both established and emerging technologies. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of energy in New Zealand and the ideal candidate will have extensive experience including a proven track record delivering electrical solutions across NZ. Work location is flexible across our offices in Whangarei, Auckland, New Plymouth, Wellington, or Christchurch.
When you work for us, you get the chance to join nearly 50,000 people all driven by a common purpose – delivering a more sustainable world. We’re excited about the challenges ahead. If you ask us, there’s never been a more rewarding time to work in the energy, chemical and resources sectors.
Who we are
Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. Right now, we’re bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.
We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of engineering and consulting to the last stages of installation and commissioning.
Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.
What you’ll do
- Lead our Power sector strategy ultimately resulting in growth of work.
- Develop strong relationships with new and existing clients.
- Lead bids and proposals to grow our power portfolio.
- Provide technical leadership across our power sector projects.
- Mentor and develop team member capabilities to meet future business requirements.
What you’ll have
- Extensive experience within the New Zealand power industry, including leadership roles in consultancy, utilities, or construction firms.
- Proven expertise in power generation, design, power system analysis, transmission, distribution and storage.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, renewable energy or equivalent; relevant advanced degree highly regarded.
- Outstanding customer relationship management and business development skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A passion for innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence.
Why you should apply
- Join a fun and inclusive, global team of professionals.
- Work with top-tier customers on high impact projects.
- Flexible working culture and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
- ASX listed global energy leader.
- A supportive work environment where innovation is inspired, and new ideas are encouraged.
Moving forward together
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and are committed to promoting fairness, equity and diversity in its workplace hence we encourage applications from people with a variety of experience and backgrounds. We’re building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.