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Transportation Drainage Asset Engineer

16/07/2025
17/08/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Hastings
Transportation

Tihei mauri ora!

Nau mai, haere mai, tahuti mai ki Heretaunga!

Heretaunga haukunui, Heretaunga ararau, Heretaunga haaro te kaahu, Heretaunga takoto noa!

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 - Transportation Drainage Asset Engineer
Permanent, Full-Time

Hastings District Council manages a 1640 kilometre roading network, with 535 kilometres of footpaths and 260 bridges. We are currently looking for a Transportation Drainage Asset Engineer to effectively manage drainage across our network.

As Transportation Drainage Asset Engineer you will identify, plan and manage the delivery of Road drainage projects including resilience improvements.

Your day-to-day duties will include:

  • Technical Support
  • Contract Management
  • Financial Management
  • Relationship Management

Ōu wheako –about you

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Asset Management, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in transportation asset management.
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in asset management planning and forward works programming.
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
  • Knowledge of relevant regulations and industry best practices.

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?

Job Description

Transportation Drainage Asset Engineer JD (if you are viewing this via SEEK - please visit the careers page on our website for a copy of the Job Description)

Applications close: Sunday 17 August 2025

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Please Note: Due to the highly competitive employment market, our vacancy close date may be subject to change if a suitable candidate is found, so don't delay in making your application.