Transportation Leader - Queenstown

Transportation Leader - Queenstown - (260000AR) Description Lead with purpose. Grow what matters. Shape the future of transport in one of Aotearoa’s most iconic growth regions. At Stantec, we know the work we do truly matters. Our projects begin where community, creativity, and client relationships intersect, and they deliver lasting outcomes for the places people live, work, and connect. We care deeply about the communities we serve—because they’re our communities too. Across the globe, our designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers collaborate to create infrastructure that improves quality of life. Queenstown is no exception, and this role is your opportunity to make a meaningful local impact with national reach. The opportunity We’re looking for a credible, authentic, and people‑focused leader to take our well established Queenstown Transportation business to the next stage of growth. This is a senior leadership role with influence. You’ll lead a talented local team, strengthen trusted client relationships, and help shape transportation outcomes across the Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago districts—while staying connected to a strong national cohort of Transportation Leaders across Aotearoa. You’ll balance technical excellence, commercial insight, and inclusive leadership, building both a thriving business and a high‑performing team culture. Your Impact Will Include Growing Stantec’s Transportation business across the public and private sectors in Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago. Providing technical and commercial leadership to the Queenstown Transportation team. Delivering meaningful local and national project work within your technical discipline (e.g. Geometric Design, Contract Management, Structural or Geotechnical Engineering). Building, leading, and sustaining a strong, inclusive, and engaged team culture. Coaching and developing people to help them reach their full potential. Building trusted, long‑term relationships with clients and partners across the Otago region and beyond. Collaborating closely with Transportation Leaders across Stantec’s New Zealand business to share capability, insight, and opportunity. What we offer Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time working. Learning and Talent Development Programs including Global programmes, online learning and on‑the‑job experience. Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others. Professional Memberships. Mental Health & Wellbeing programs. Health Insurance – Income Protection Insurance – Life Insurance. Service Recognition Awards. Employee Assistance Program. Qualifications You may already be a people leader—or a high‑performing technical professional ready to step into a broader leadership role. You Bring A strong understanding of the transportation and/or infrastructure market, with experience delivering projects in public and/or private sectors. Local or regional knowledge, paired with the confidence to engage nationally across our Transportation Leadership group. A sound technical background in Contract Management, Road Design, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering. Our works span the lifecycle of projects and as such capabilities in any of planning, design and delivery or construction management are of equal value. Most Importantly, You Are An authentic leader who builds trust, leads from the front, and brings people with you. Passionate about creating a positive team culture, knowing that great outcomes follow strong teams. Motivated by both growth and purpose — for your people, your clients, and the communities you serve. Applications close Friday 24 July 2026. Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans #J-18808-Ljbffr