Your Impact:

　　Are you passionate about shaping the future of water infrastructure in Aotearoa and beyond? At Jacobs, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions that drive positive change in communities. Our Water Infrastructure Team plays a pivotal role in designing, managing, and implementing projects that enhance water sustainability and accessibility across New Zealand. We are also a fun, vibrant, diverse and dynamic team and we pride ourselves on our fantastic culture.

　　We are excited to announce a new opportunity within our Water ANZ business for our New Zealand Section Leader - Water Infrastructure .

　　Are you ready to take on a leadership role that goes beyond the traditional boundaries?

　　We are seeking a dynamic and visible Section Leader ready to contribute to the success of our award winning team. You'll not only steer internal efforts but also actively connect with clients, understanding their needs, fostering relationships, and ensuring satisfaction. You’ll take on a pivotal role in our client-centric approach, driving integration and collaboration across your team to ensure greater market share and enhanced operational performance. Your ability to inspire and lead teams will be instrumental in unlocking our full potential.

　　If delivering exceptional client experiences fuels your passion, join us in becoming a driving force in our evolving organisation, contributing to Jacobs' strategy of challenging today and reinventing tomorrow.

　　This role can be located in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch.

　　Here’s What You’ll Need:

　　What type of leader will you be?

　　Develop and articulate a clear vision for the future of your section, incorporating cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices.

　　Inspire and lead a multidisciplinary team to execute the vision, fostering innovation and creativity.

　　Support your Section to be engaged, resilient and adaptable, and inspire them to strive for innovation while maintaining outstanding project delivery, responsible and proactive commercial management, and making disciplined investment decisions.

　　Foster a culture of continuous learning and experimentation within the team to stay ahead of the technological curve.

　　You will support your Section to ensure it can thrive in a global setting, encouraging cross-geography relationships in order to maximise the benefit of global delivery to our clients and our people.

　　Jacobs. A world where you can.

　　At Jacobs, we support your personal life and career journeys. From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions, we're committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working to help you uncover a working arrangement that delivers the flexibility, tools and space to maximise your potential.

　　We're the 2023 winners of the Consult Australia People First Award for our suite of employee benefits that support all our employees in all stages of their personal and professional lives.

　　For the 6 th consecutive year, we've been named an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (Australia). In New Zealand, we're a founding member of The Diversity Agenda and are committed to making our industry more inclusive and diverse. We acknowledge the unique status of Māori as the indigenous people of Aotearoa and have a continued focus in building cultural understanding and competence in Te Ao Māori.

　　Our Bronze Employer status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI+ inclusion recognises our progress in creating an environment where our Jacobs employees can bring their whole selves to work.

　　We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we're inclusive, we're more connected, and if diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our eight global Jacobs employee networks centred on driving inclusion and diversity – ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and our Women’s Network – find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here. (https://www.jacobs.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity)

　　No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

　　We’re an equal-opportunity employer and encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply. Māori and Pasifika peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Māori and Pasifika people are invited to nominate a Whanau, family or cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application.

　　Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.