This could be your next career move as an expert in your field, to take on a leadership role.
A step in your career to take on higher responsibilities and more challenging work.
Leading Council's Development Engineering Team and workload, you will work closely with other stakeholders to create a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
You will at the same time 'do some of the doing' by taking on a portfolio of development engineering projects being overseen by Council.
Coordinating the assessment of resource consent applications, to ensure that development across the peninsula is supported and new infrastructure assets are appropriate for vesting in Council.
Tasks and ResponsibilitiesLeading and mentoring the small unit of staff while providing professional advice to applicants regarding engineering issues to achieve workable solutions.Personally managing a portfolio of development engineering projects being overseen by Council and ensuring their delivery to specified requirements.Working across the organisation, for example with Planning, Regulatory and Infrastructure teams, in a collaborative manner.Ensuring public infrastructure assets are designed and built in accordance with Council's engineering standards and policies before being vested in Council.Ensuring the team workload and timeframes are met for the assessment of resource and building consents.Skills and ExperienceYou will have a thorough understanding of how development engineering fits into the processing of resource consents under the Resource Management Act, as well as:
Experience working in a senior role in Land Development in a local authority and/or private sector.Relevant tertiary Engineering qualification e.g.
BE Civil, B.Technology, NZCE Civil or NZ Dip.Eng.Sound understanding of roads, water, wastewater, and stormwater engineering requirements as it applies to new developments.Experience in supervising roading and three-waters design and construction projects.Working knowledge of NZS3910: Condition of Contract for Building and Civil Engineering Construction.You will have great people skills with the ability to inspire and lead others and with strong ethics you consistently maintain sound professional relationships.
With a great sense of humour, you will thrive working in a small supportive team.
The successful candidate will demonstrate, in their application letter, how they meet the key requirements of the role.
This is a permanent full-time role based at the Council offices in Thames.
The Coromandel region is filled with pristine beaches, great fishing spots, and friendly communities - and we are only about 90 minutes from big cities - Auckland, Tauranga, and Hamilton.
Staff BenefitsFive weeks annual leaveSick leave on commencement of employmentFlexible work arrangements and a family friendly work environmentAccess to wellbeing resources and workplace supportLife insurance, health insuranceRelocation subsidyThe right to work in New Zealand and a current, full drivers' license is mandatory.
Applications are open until 2 February 2025.
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