Location: 15 Forth Street, Invercargill Department: Water and Waste Compensation: Salary NZD $64,391.00 - $75,754.00 Employment type: Permanent Full Time About the role: Southland District Council owns and manages eleven urban water supply schemes and eleven rural water supply schemes. The water and waste team work to ensure the provision of infrastructure and services are fit for purpose for current and future community needs. Operation and maintenance (O&M) is delivered by external contractors with technical oversight. The water and waste team are also responsible for managing the capital works design and procurement with the assistance of engineering consultants where required. As a contract engineer, you will be providing oversight of the operations and maintenance to ensure contracts are delivered, key performance indicators are met, and administrative functions are completed on time and to budget. To be successful in this role you will need: a tertiary qualification in civil engineering three years relevant experience in the operations and contracting environment knowledge of water supply, wastewater, and stormwater reticulation and treatment financial/budget management experience high level of customer service care and ethics A relevant qualification in water/wastewater treatment would be an advantage. About Council: With 11% of the total land area of New Zealand, including Fiordland National Park and Stewart Island Rakiura, Southland District Council has the largest land area to manage of any territorial authority. Council not only encompasses the management and improvement of physical assets such as roads, bridges, water supply, cemeteries, and parks but also the Southland community's social, economic, cultural, and environmental well-beings. Our 200+ staff are diverse in their backgrounds, skillset, and location, spread across three Invercargill offices (Forth Street, 20 and 42 Don Street) and seven area offices situated at Riverton, Otautau, Te Anau, Winton, Oban, Lumsden, and Wyndham. What's in it for you? Southland District Council recognises staff are our most valuable asset. We believe in supporting them in their training and development. We have competitive remuneration packages which are benchmarked against market rates and an environment which supports personal growth. If you are keen to join our team, then don't delay, visit our vacancies website to download a position description and apply online today. Applications close 1 November 2024 (Interviews with suitable candidates may commence earlier) Please note to be considered for this role you will need to be either a New Zealand resident or have a current work visa. #J-18808-Ljbffr