Welcome to Heretaunga, the area renowned for its rich and fertile landscape that is sustained by its life-giving dews and waterways. Welcome to Heretaunga, whose beauty is observed by the sharp eye of the harrier hawk; a landscape rich in history and with an esteemed legacy of caring and providing for its inhabitants.

Taitara Mahi - 3 Waters Development Engineer 
Permanent Full-Time 40 hours per week

Shape growth. Protect our infrastructure. Make a difference in Heretaunga.

Looking for an engineering role where your expertise can genuinely shape the future of a growing district?

We’re looking for an experienced 3 Waters Development Engineer to join our Infrastructure team and help ensure development across Hastings is supported by safe, sustainable and well-planned infrastructure

This is a role where engineering meets people. You’ll work alongside developers, consultants, contractors and Council teams, providing practical technical advice across water supply, wastewater, stormwater, transportation and land development. From reviewing consent applications to getting out on site, you’ll play an important part in balancing growth with the long-term needs of our community.

Ōu wheako – about you
To be successful in this role, you will have, you’ll bring your technical expertise and collaborative style to:

• Provide specialist engineering advice on resource and building consent applications.
• Review subdivision and land development proposals, with a particular focus on water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation and other infrastructure.
• Process and assess consent applications against Council’s District Plan, Engineering Code of Practice, bylaws and statutory requirements.
• Undertake compliance verification and site inspections, including 223 and 224 inspections, to help ensure infrastructure that will vest with Council is fit for purpose.
• Work closely with developers, consultants, contractors, surveyors, planners, utility providers and other Council teams.
• Support strategic projects and place-based planning initiatives.
• Help implement and improve Council’s Engineering Code of Practice.
• Provide subdivision and development advice to Asset Managers and prepare Resource Management reports as required

About you

We’re looking for someone who combines strong engineering knowledge with an approachable, solutions-focused style.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• A university degree in Civil Engineering or NZCE.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in infrastructure development, including water supply, wastewater, stormwater and transportation.
• Experience working at a level of significant responsibility within infrastructure development.
• Sound experience or knowledge of civil construction, civil design, subdivision and land development, project management, construction materials and methods.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and the Resource Management process and Act.
• Experience working with developers, consultants, contractors, surveyors, road-controlling authorities and other professional service providers.
• Strong communication, report-writing, analytical and customer-service skills.
• The confidence to use your professional judgement, take accountability and find practical solutions.

This role is part of our Three Waters function and is expected to transfer to the new water services organisation as part of the transition. While the detailed timing and arrangements are still being worked through, candidates should apply on the basis that the role will ultimately move from Council to the new organisation. We will keep affected employees fully informed as the transition progresses and manage the process in accordance with the relevant legislation and employment obligations.

Situated in the heart of Ngāti Kahungunu, the Hastings district and Hawke’s Bay offer an enjoyable environment in which to live, work and play. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. Are you keen to be a part of our journey?