Employee‑owned environmental & engineering consultancy specialising in civil, geotechnical and water resources.
Lead dam engineering projects, providing technical expertise and managing multidisciplinary teams.
14 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Hybrid
Company Size
1,001 Employees
Service Specialisms
Geotechnical engineering
Civil engineering
Water resources engineering
Environmental science
Resource management
Environmental planning
Hydrogeological consulting
Contaminated land investigation
Sector Specialisms
Climate + Hazard Resilience
Energy
Industry
Land + Buildings
Transport
Waste + Resource Recovery
Water
Geotechnical Engineering
Role
Description
dam design
dam construction
dam safety
project management
project delivery
business development
Providing specialist technical input into complex projects, including expertise in investigation, design, and construction of dams and dam upgrades, as well as dam safety management.
Managing a diverse portfolio of projects, with a focus on leading and delivering multidisciplinary dam engineering projects.
Developing Tonkin + Taylor’s technical reputation and promoting our services to existing and new clients.
Requirements
chartered engineer
beng
20+ years
team leadership
stakeholder engagement
thought leadership
Recognition as a leader in the field, ideally through active participation in industry development or thought leadership
Proven ability to work in and lead multi-disciplinary teams, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with a broad range of stakeholders
20+ years of relevant experience
Chartered Professional Engineer or equivalent (Recognised Engineer (Dam Safety) desirable but not essential)
A Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent
Benefits
$750 annual wellbeing allowance and wellbeing programme
Internal training and mentoring programmes
A vibrant social club and inclusive workplace culture
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
immigration nz accredited employer – visa sponsorship available.
Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1959
Year Founded
The company was established in 1959 during the construction of Auckland Harbour Bridge.
Transformed from a geotechnical lab into a privately held consultancy in 1981, now employee‑owned and agile.
Operates across New Zealand, Australia, Malaysia and Asia‑Pacific, blending local insight with regional impact.
Tackles ambitious infrastructure and environmental challenges—from dams and tunnels to urban regeneration.
Specialises in civil, geotechnical, water resources and environmental engineering, weaving disciplines together.
Has delivered landmark projects like Waterview Tunnel, Whau Valley Dam and earthquake recovery works.
Pioneers technical excellence through multidisciplinary, project‑specific teams adapting to complex needs.
Culture + Values
Everyone matters
Empowered to deliver
Excellence every day
Environment + Sustainability
2020 Operations
Net Zero Carbon Certified
Company operations achieved Net Zero Carbon certification starting from the 2020 financial year.
6-Star Office
Green Star Certification
Belongs to the first office in New Zealand to achieve a prestigious 6-star Green Star certification for commercial interiors in 2023.
38 Projects
Sustainability Innovations Launched
38 cutting-edge sustainability initiatives were launched in 2022, including advancements in circular economy practices and greenhouse gas reduction strategies.
Purchase high‑quality carbon credits through Ekos for unavoidable emissions
Working towards SDG Impact Seal certification
First NZ consultancy office (Hamilton) licensed under Eco Choice ecolabelling system
Inclusion & Diversity
April 2024
Gender Tick Accreditation
Accredited for LGBTQ+ inclusion practices.
100%
Employee‑Owned Model
Supports equitable decision-making and career progression.
Rainbow Tick certified (LGBTQ+ inclusion)
Maintain internal Rainbow Network for LGBTQ+ support
Actively participate in Diversity Agenda Accord
Celebrate diversity of backgrounds, cultures, beliefs, and perspectives