Engineers – Work, Explore, & Thrive in New Zealand!

WSP New Zealand has exciting opportunities for experienced engineering professionals to join our regional teams across Aotearoa. Working in one of our regional locations offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful, meaningful projects set against some of New Zealand’s most iconic landscapes. Whether you're planning a working holiday or considering a permanent relocation, we’d love to hear from you.

Why WSP? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives enabling you to do the best work of your life. You can experience a world of opportunities to shape a career as unique as you. WSP is one of the world’s top professional services firms, bringing together some of the brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe. We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. We see the world through a Future Ready® lens, fuelled by a shared commitment to making a positive impact—one project and community at a time.

Why Regional New Zealand? Working in one of our regional offices offers more than just a job – it’s a lifestyle. You'll benefit from shorter commutes, lower cost of living, a relaxed pace of life, and nature right on your doorstep, while being a part of a close-knit community, where your work has a visible, lasting impact. We have opportunities in some of Aotearoa’s most stunning locations, including Whangārei, Rotorua, Tauranga, Whanganui, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Napier, Nelson, Blenheim, Dunedin, and Invercargill – just to name a few.

What You’ll Do Your responsibilities will vary depending on your specific role, but you can expect to:

• Deliver high-quality engineering consultancy services within your area of expertise (Geotechnical, Bridge, Water or Civil Engineering).
• Collaborate with regional and national teams on diverse and meaningful infrastructure projects.
• Conduct site assessments and contribute to design development.
• Prepare technical reports, contract documentation, and oversee construction monitoring.
• Manage projects, including scheduling, budgeting, and risk reporting.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
• Champion health, safety, and wellbeing in every aspect of your work.

What We Offer

• Relocation support to help you settle in.
• Flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities.
• A culture that values diversity, integrity, and innovation.
• The chance to work on impactful projects that shape communities across Aotearoa.

About You

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline (Washington Accord preferred).
• Ideally 5+ years of professional experience in your field (we have roles at various levels).
• Experience working within engineering consultancy environments required.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Client-focused, resilient, and motivated to make a difference.

Ready to Make the Move? Join WSP and experience the best of Aotearoa while advancing your engineering career. Apply now and start your New Zealand journey!