Digital Capability Manager

About Harrison Grierson

Harrison Grierson is one of Aotearoa New Zealand's leading urban development engineering and design consultancies. We pride ourselves on our values, our outlook on people, and the future of our communities. We're driven to create environments that work in harmony with people, and to help people live in harmony with their environments. We're here to design resilient, connected, beautiful places to live.

We're looking for a future-focused Digital Capability Manager to lead and deliver Harrison Grierson's digital enablement strategy.

In this key leadership role, you'll be responsible for identifying and progressing opportunities where digital, data, and technology can improve outcomes for our people, our clients and our business. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide clear leadership to transform how we deliver to clients and collaborate internally, guiding HG towards smarter, more connected ways of working.

• Partner with HG leaders and business units to identify opportunities where data, GIS, automation, or digital tools can add value to clients and improve project delivery.

• Establish a clear digital direction and roadmap, so digital effort is aligned to strategy and business priorities

• Lead and develop a high-performing digital technology team to implement identified opportunities

• Improve internal efficiency and effectiveness through application of technology and data.

• Oversee delivery of a balanced portfolio of client-driven work and internal improvement work.

• Make sure digital initiatives lead to real, visible value.

• Leading change management to enable the uplift of digital capability across HG  

• Build strong relationships across the business to foster a culture of innovation, digital curiosity and continuous improvement.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification (Bachelor's degree preferred) in a related field.

• 15+ years' experience in similar roles, ideally in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry.

• Proven experience leading digital technology teams.

• Strong understanding of modern digital technologies, including AI, automation, cloud platforms and data analytics, and how they apply to transforming service delivery and operational efficiency

• Strong technical capability in digital engineering, with a strong knowledge of 3D modelling, CAD systems (including Civil 3D and 12d), and digital design standards.

• Experience leading change programmes and digital transformation initiatives.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex digital concepts into user-friendly language.

Why join HG?

We invest in our people. We provide the support, learning and development to help you grow and take the next step in your career. We have a team-based culture set in a creative and supportive work environment. Work life balance is something we pride ourselves on, so we have flexible hours to support you achieving that.

• Competitive remuneration and benefits package.

• Lead across a range of urban development projects that enhance our local communities.

• HG Shareholding Opportunities with our Shares Trading Scheme.

• Professional development opportunities including mentoring, fully subsidised membership fees and ProjectYOU; A project dedicated to your personal growth and career development.

• Flexible working culture, active social clubs, wellbeing discounts and the option to purchase additional leave to enhance work life balance.

We believe in building strength through diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures and experiences. We are a proud founding partner of the Diversity Agenda Accord, which is focused on helping the engineering and architecture professions become more diverse and inclusive.

Applications close 16th January 2026. For a confidential chat, contact our Talent Business Partner, Ben via