Job description
The Company
This business is at a defining point in its growth journey.
One of New Zealand's leading advisory and delivery consultancies for major infrastructure projects is building strong momentum. The organisation has taken a deliberate approach to expansion - prioritising capability, relationships, and delivery credibility over rapid scale. Their work sits across complex infrastructure programmes where clients need clear thinking, strong controls, and people who take ownership of outcomes.
What differentiates this business is not just what they do, but how they do it. It has been built around a group of individuals who are trusted by their clients, grounded in their approach, and focused on delivering well, without unnecessary layers or noise. It's a team where expertise is valued, communication is open, and people are expected to contribute, not just participate.
The business is currently leading and advising at the most senior levels on some of New Zealand's largest and most complex transport projects, operating on the client-side where decisions are made and outcomes are shaped.
As the New Zealand infrastructure market continues to evolve, with increased investment, heightened scrutiny on delivery, and a growing need for stronger controls and better outcomes, the business is positioning itself to respond in a more meaningful way.
This next phase of growth is intentional. It's about building capability in the right areas, with the right people, to create a more rounded and impactful service offering.
This role is central to that ambition.
The Role
This is a pivotal senior hire, not a standard appointment.
You will lead the delivery of complex infrastructure projects and programmes across the full lifecycle, operating as a senior voice with clients and providing direction across delivery strategy, governance, and commercial outcomes.
Alongside this, there is a strong opportunity and appetite to bring depth in a particular area of expertise, most notably project controls, to strengthen and broaden the overall service offering of the business.
The expectation is not just to deliver, but to elevate how delivery is done - bringing structure, insight, and discipline, while remaining adaptable across different project environments and client needs.
You will also play a key role internally, mentoring others, contributing to capability development, and helping shape the ongoing growth of the infrastructure team.
With further investment planned across the team, this role will help set the tone for what comes next.
The expertise we're looking for
This role is suited to someone who has built their career across infrastructure delivery and is comfortable operating at a senior level across complex programmes.
You are likely coming from a Consultancy, client side or delivery environment where you've had exposure to major projects and understand what good delivery looks like in practice.
We're looking for someone who:
Equally important is mindset. The people who succeed here are authentic, curious, and decisive. They communicate openly, focus on quality, and take ownership of outcomes.
Why this opportunity
Opportunities like this are defined by timing and scope.
This role is for someone who wants more than just delivery. It offers the opportunity to step into a position of influence, where you can help shape outcomes for clients, contribute to the growth of a business, and work alongside people who are respected in their field.
All applications for this role will be processed by Assemble Recruitment only. Please apply now or contact Rachel McNickle for a confidential discussion.
027 274 6821 | rachel@assemblerecruit.com
This business is at a defining point in its growth journey.
One of New Zealand's leading advisory and delivery consultancies for major infrastructure projects is building strong momentum. The organisation has taken a deliberate approach to expansion - prioritising capability, relationships, and delivery credibility over rapid scale. Their work sits across complex infrastructure programmes where clients need clear thinking, strong controls, and people who take ownership of outcomes.
What differentiates this business is not just what they do, but how they do it. It has been built around a group of individuals who are trusted by their clients, grounded in their approach, and focused on delivering well, without unnecessary layers or noise. It's a team where expertise is valued, communication is open, and people are expected to contribute, not just participate.
The business is currently leading and advising at the most senior levels on some of New Zealand's largest and most complex transport projects, operating on the client-side where decisions are made and outcomes are shaped.
As the New Zealand infrastructure market continues to evolve, with increased investment, heightened scrutiny on delivery, and a growing need for stronger controls and better outcomes, the business is positioning itself to respond in a more meaningful way.
This next phase of growth is intentional. It's about building capability in the right areas, with the right people, to create a more rounded and impactful service offering.
This role is central to that ambition.
The Role
This is a pivotal senior hire, not a standard appointment.
You will lead the delivery of complex infrastructure projects and programmes across the full lifecycle, operating as a senior voice with clients and providing direction across delivery strategy, governance, and commercial outcomes.
Alongside this, there is a strong opportunity and appetite to bring depth in a particular area of expertise, most notably project controls, to strengthen and broaden the overall service offering of the business.
The expectation is not just to deliver, but to elevate how delivery is done - bringing structure, insight, and discipline, while remaining adaptable across different project environments and client needs.
You will also play a key role internally, mentoring others, contributing to capability development, and helping shape the ongoing growth of the infrastructure team.
With further investment planned across the team, this role will help set the tone for what comes next.
The expertise we're looking for
This role is suited to someone who has built their career across infrastructure delivery and is comfortable operating at a senior level across complex programmes.
You are likely coming from a Consultancy, client side or delivery environment where you've had exposure to major projects and understand what good delivery looks like in practice.
We're looking for someone who:
- Brings extensive experience across infrastructure project delivery (transport preferred)
- Is confident operating across the full project lifecycle, from strategy through to delivery
- Has depth in at least one specialist area - ideally project controls (cost, planning, risk, reporting)
- Is comfortable advising and influencing senior stakeholders
- Understands the commercial and procurement environment underpinning major projects
- Has the ability and interest to build capability, both in people and service offering
Equally important is mindset. The people who succeed here are authentic, curious, and decisive. They communicate openly, focus on quality, and take ownership of outcomes.
Why this opportunity
Opportunities like this are defined by timing and scope.
- Join a business at a critical point of growth - established but building with clear intent
- Work alongside some of the most experienced infrastructure and project controls professionals in the market, in a team that values depth of expertise and quality of delivery
- Play a key role in shaping capability, contributing to a more rounded, high-performing service offering
- Lead and influence complex programmes where strong delivery and controls genuinely matter
- Operate in an environment with less hierarchy and more trust, where your input is valued and your impact is visible
This role is for someone who wants more than just delivery. It offers the opportunity to step into a position of influence, where you can help shape outcomes for clients, contribute to the growth of a business, and work alongside people who are respected in their field.
All applications for this role will be processed by Assemble Recruitment only. Please apply now or contact Rachel McNickle for a confidential discussion.
027 274 6821 | rachel@assemblerecruit.com
