Senior Engineer Professional Standards

About us | Mō mātou

Kia ora! We’re Engineering New Zealand Te Ao Rangahau, the membership organisation for the problem-solvers, innovators and creators of Aotearoa. Our culture is supportive and flexible and our mahi is transformative. We empower our kaimahi to bring their best because that’s when we’re at our best. We are one team, stronger working together as a collective |He tira kotahi tātou, he hoehoe tahi, he tū tahi.

We are incredibly proud to be a Best Places To Work Human-Centred Impact category winner.

What we do and why we do it | Te pūtake o ā mātou mahi

We bring engineering to life to engineer better lives for New Zealanders. Our mahi supports, connects and uplifts the engineering community, drives and celebrates engineering excellence and champions change that matters.

We prioritise impactful programmes focused on climate change, diversity and inclusion, te ao Māori, and empowering rangatahi with inspiring STEM education – all to champion a diverse, resilient and future-focused engineering profession.

Our ambitions are for the engineering profession to be connected, leading, professional and thriving. These and our commitment to dismantling barriers shape and drive our mahi.

About the role | Mō te tūranga mahi

This is a Wellington-based role, with flexible hybrid working arrangements available.

This is a senior operational role within our Regulatory team, where you’ll help uphold professional standards and strengthen confidence in the engineering profession. You’ll apply your engineering expertise and professional judgement to complex competence assessments, professional practice matters and concerns about engineers’ conduct and competence.

You’ll be a trusted source of technical advice for assessors, helping them navigate complex cases and supporting consistent, fair and robust assessment decisions. Alongside this, you’ll contribute to the development of professional standards, improve regulatory processes and provide clear, evidence-based advice to support sound decision-making. You’ll have the autonomy to manage your work, lead defined projects and influence how we do things, while working collaboratively with colleagues and knowing when to seek advice or escalate sensitive or higher-risk matters.

In this role, you will:

• Lead or contribute to projects that improve assessment processes, guidance, professional standards and operational practice.

• Provide technical guidance and advice to assessors on complex cases, supporting consistency and quality across the assessment community.

• Support enquiries into concerns relating to professional conduct, competence and obligations

• Lead competence assessments, applying relevant requirements consistently and objectively.

• Review complex information and evidence to develop clear, well-reasoned advice and recommendations.

• Support effective regulatory and professional decision-making through timely, accurate and high-quality work.

Building strong working relationships will also be an important part of the role. You’ll work with applicants, assessors, employers, regulatory agencies and professional bodies, as well as colleagues across Engineering New Zealand Te Ao Rangahau, to support consistent and effective regulatory outcomes.

Who we’re looking for | Tā mātou e kimi nei

You’ll bring a strong understanding of engineering practice and the professional credibility to assess matters in context. Just as importantly, you’ll be organised, considered and confident in your judgement, with the ability to manage sensitive processes, competing priorities and complex decisions with integrity.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Wants to use their engineering experience to uphold professional standards and strengthen public confidence in the profession.
• Can analyse information critically, assess evidence and reach fair, balanced conclusions.
• Is comfortable working independently, uses sound judgement and knows when to seek advice or escalate an issue.
• Communicates clearly and confidently, making complex information easy to understand and handling conversations with care and respect.
• Builds positive, trusted relationships, including when dealing with sensitive or challenging situations.
• Manages competing priorities without losing sight of accuracy, consistency or the details that matter.
• Enjoys working with others to improve processes, contribute to projects and support positive change.
• Can explain complex technical and regulatory issues clearly, offer constructive advice and influence through sound professional judgement.
• Builds credibility and trust with experienced engineers and assessors, including when discussing challenging cases or differing professional views.

You’ll need to be a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or have equivalent standing, with significant professional engineering experience. Experience in competence assessment, professional standards, regulatory work, investigations or professional conduct would be an advantage. So would experience in any role where independence, confidentiality and careful, considered decision-making are essential.

Working here/what you can expect | Ngā mahi kei mua i a koe

We’re purpose driven and values led. A range of workplace adjustments such as quiet spaces, flexible lighting and workspace setups, and support for assistive technologies where needed

We know we do better work if we have a diverse mix of people on our team, because engineering is for everyone and so is life at Engineering New Zealand Te Ao Rangahau.

From home office seclusion, to life in the office and everywhere in between, you’ll have access to the tools, resources, collaborators, professional development, and organisational support you need to do your best work.

We offer a social, supportive and aspirational work culture. Your mental health and work-life balance are paramount to us.

We can offer you | Tā mātou e tuku ai ki a koe

• Commitment to flexibility – whatever that looks like for you.
• Unlimited wellbeing leave and 5 weeks annual leave.
• A professional development budget to support your aspirations.
• Wellbeing initiatives which include free flu shots, confidential counselling, an organisation-funded social club and subsidised onsite massages.
• Opportunities to get involved in values-driven internal initiatives, such as our neurodiversity Initiative, waiata practice, rainbow community, and te reo Māori learning.
• A team of dedicated colleagues who live by our values – Integrity | Te Tū Rangatira, Service | Te Ngākau Āwhina, Cooperation | Mahi Tahi, Bravery | Te Toa.
• Bright, open and modern workspace that’s whānau friendly and close to the waterfront.
• Accessible and gender neutral wharepaku.

We are committed to accessibility, equity, and inclusion and can offer a range of workplace adjustments for all kaimahi, including those with physical disabilities, sensory disabilities, neurodivergent conditions, or other accessibility needs.

Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to remove barriers or support you to bring your best during the recruitment process.

Apply now | Tono mai ināianei

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via our online application process.

Applications close on 5pm Tuesday, 27 October 2026. All applications will be acknowledged electronically. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be progressed through the recruitment process before the closing date. As a result, this position may close earlier than advertised.

Only people with the right to work in Aotearoa may apply for this position.