Technical Director - Renewable Energy

Job Description

Technical Director – Renewable Energy
Auckland, New Zealand | Full-time | Empowering the energy transition

Shape a sustainable future with us.
At Mott MacDonald NZ, we’re more than engineers and consultants—we’re changemakers. As an employee-owned global consultancy, we’re driven by purpose, integrity, and a commitment to creating positive, lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Our Energy team is at the forefront of solving complex challenges in a rapidly evolving industry. With governments and organisations striving toward net-zero carbon goals, and renewable technologies advancing at pace, now is the time to lead meaningful change.

Your Opportunity

We’re seeking a passionate and experienced Technical Director – Renewable Energy to help grow and guide our New Zealand Renewable Energy team. This is a leadership role where your expertise will shape projects, inspire teams, and contribute to a cleaner, more resilient energy future.

You’ll work across a diverse portfolio of renewable energy projects—wind, solar, storage—and collaborate with colleagues across sectors and regions. You’ll also play a key role in developing client relationships, leading proposals, and driving innovation in energy strategy and delivery.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage renewable energy projects across NZ and the Asia Pacific region
• Provide technical direction and strategic input across wind, solar, and storage technologies
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, impactful solutions
• Build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Mentor and support team members, fostering a culture of growth and inclusion
• Contribute to business development and proposal preparation
• Champion sustainability and regenerative outcomes in every project

About You

You’re a renewables specialist with a strong track record and a genuine passion for clean energy. You thrive in collaborative environments, value integrity, and are motivated by purpose.

You bring:

• A degree in a relevant discipline
• Proven experience in renewable energy project development, strategy, or delivery
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Knowledge of the NZ electricity market
• A proactive, adaptable mindset and a commitment to teamwork

Why Mott MacDonald?

We celebrate achievements, promote wellbeing, and empower our people to grow. Here’s what you can expect:

• Competitive salary and enhanced KiwiSaver contributions
• Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees
• Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance
• Ongoing professional development and global career pathways
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values diversity and collaboration
• Opportunities to work on landmark projects that make a real difference

Join Us

If you’re ready to lead with purpose and help shape a sustainable energy future, we’d love to hear from you. Even if you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply—what matters most is your passion, values, and potential.

Together, let’s build a better tomorrow.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.