Gavin O’Connor Named Aurecon New Zealand Transport Leader

Gavin O’Connor has been appointed as Transport Leader, New Zealand at Aurecon. He brings more than 20 years of experience in transport infrastructure, engineering and business leadership across New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Before joining Aurecon, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Tūpore Infrastructure and Director of Aro Advisory. He also held senior leadership positions at Stantec, including Regional Director and General Manager of Transportation in New Zealand. Throughout his career, Gavin has led multidisciplinary transport teams, driven business growth and managed client relationships and project delivery. His experience spans transport planning, road safety, traffic engineering, infrastructure advisory and strategic procurement. In his new role, he will bring together Aurecon’s people, clients and multidisciplinary capabilities to address major transport and infrastructure opportunities across Aotearoa. His focus includes strengthening client partnerships, supporting market growth and delivering enduring outcomes for New Zealand’s transport system and communities.