NZ Mechanical Engineering Discipline Manager

Location: Auckland, Auckland Region, New Zealand, New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand

Department: Mechanical

Work Location: onsite

About the Role

Worley is evolving, and so is our presence in New Zealand. With a strong pipeline of exciting projects, there has never been a better time to join our growing team.

Due to an internal promotion, we are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering Discipline Manager to lead and grow our mechanical engineering capability across New Zealand. This is a key leadership opportunity for someone who is passionate about developing people, ensuring technical excellence, and driving successful project delivery across a diverse portfolio of projects.

This role can be based in either our Auckland or New Plymouth office.

About Us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning.

Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

In New Zealand, we have six offices spread across the country and work for a diverse range of customers in the energy, water, power and industrial sectors. We love solving complex problems and contribute from the earliest stages of engineering and consulting through to installation, commissioning and operational support.

What You'll Do

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of mechanical engineers and designers across New Zealand.
• Provide strong technical leadership and guidance across a range of complex projects.
• Support resource planning, workforce capability development, succession planning and recruitment activities.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality engineering solutions that meet customer, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Drive consistency in engineering practices, standards and quality management processes.
• Support project teams through proposal development, technical reviews and problem solving.
• Collaborate with customers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and practical solutions.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, innovation and growth within the mechanical discipline.
• Contribute to business development activities and support the pursuit of new opportunities.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, inclusion and technical excellence.

What You'll Bring

• A degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status.
• Demonstrated experience leading mechanical engineering teams within consulting, engineering, energy, resources, chemicals, infrastructure or industrial environments.
• Strong technical expertise across mechanical equipment, piping, static and rotating equipment, or related mechanical engineering disciplines.
• Experience delivering projects through feasibility studies, FEED, detailed design, construction support and commissioning phases.
• Strong leadership, coaching and people development capabilities.
• Experience managing customer and stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication, influencing and problem-solving skills.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to balance technical excellence and project outcomes.
• A commitment to fostering an inclusive, high-performing team culture.
• Current New Zealand working rights.

Why Join Us

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Exposure to diverse and challenging projects.
• A supportive and inclusive culture.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the energy transition.
• Competitive remuneration and employee benefits.
• The ability to purchase additional leave.
• 22 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.
• A supportive team culture built on respect, safety and open communication.
• Access to our global online learning platform.

Moving Forward Together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. That's why we focus on creating a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and be heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low-carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

There is no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities and be part of delivering sustainable change.