Engineering Manager
Lead Engineering Excellence Across One of New Zealand's Most Critical Security Portfolios
Aotea Security is seeking an experienced and motivated Engineering Manager to provide engineering leadership across our growing critical security portfolio.
This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving technical excellence, engineering governance, quality assurance, resource planning and capability development across a diverse portfolio of secure facilities, national programmes and critical infrastructure projects.
You will work closely with senior leaders, project teams, operational staff and client stakeholders to ensure engineering standards remain industry-leading while supporting the successful delivery of business-as-usual operations, transition programmes and future strategic initiatives.
About the role
As Engineering Manager, you will provide engineering leadership and oversight of engineering activities across custodial and non-custodial environments. You will lead a nationally distributed engineering team and work closely with senior leaders, project teams, operational staff and client stakeholders to ensure engineering standards remain industry-leading while supporting the successful delivery of business-as-usual operations, transition programmes and future strategic initiatives.
Key responsibilities
Leading and developing a nationally distributed engineering team
Providing technical leadership, direction and decision-making
Establishing and maintaining engineering standards and governance frameworks
Conducting design reviews and technical assurance activities
Driving quality, consistency and continuous improvement initiatives
Managing engineering resources, workload planning and capability development
Supporting operational service delivery through technical escalation and engineering coordination
Working alongside project and programme teams to ensure successful delivery outcomes
Supporting asset lifecycle planning, technology refresh and innovation initiatives
Building strong relationships with our client stakeholders and key partners
About you
Significant experience in engineering leadership or engineering management roles
Strong background in electronic security, ICT infrastructure, automation, integrated systems, or related technologies
Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams
Experience with governance, quality assurance and engineering standards
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to influence, coach and develop high-performing teams
Experience working within complex operational environments
Relevant engineering, electrical, ICT or technology qualifications
Experience working in secure facilities, government environments, critical infrastructure or large-scale service contracts will be highly regarded.
Location: Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
About us
Aotea Security is building a stronger, more integrated future focused on one team collaboration, technical excellence and innovation, clear accountability and leadership, long-term career development opportunities, nationally significant projects and programmes, and continuous improvement and operational excellence.