The Opportunity: Join the Central Otago District Council and be a part of shaping the future of our community through land development. As a Land Development Engineer, you will work closely with our infrastructure and planning teams to provide sustainable development solutions. We are looking for a driven, enthusiastic team player who is passionate about supporting sustainable development in Central Otago.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support land development, including engineering assessments, design reviews, and site inspections.
Provide expertise in land development processes and construction, ensuring development related infrastructure meets Council requirements and applicable engineering standards.
Assist in resource management planning processes including preparing resource consent conditions.
Deliver excellent customer service and communicate effectively.
Take ownership of challenges and find solutions with minimal supervision.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Natural Resource Engineering, or a related field.
Experience in construction design or supervision.
Strong customer service focus and interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Well organised and consistent in setting, prioritising, and meeting deadlines.
Experience in subdivision engineering an advantage.
This is a full-time permanent position with a competitive salary dependent on skills, experience, and performance.
About the Organisation: At Central Otago District Council we live by our whakatauki: 'Me manaaki tetahi ki tetahi, me pakihiwitahi te tu – kia haere tahi ai tatou. Respect each other, stand shoulder to shoulder – So that we may travel on this journey together.' This embodies our commitment to respect, collaboration, and community well-being.
Benefits:
Modern and tech-savvy working environment.
Flexible work practices.
Opportunities for training and career development.
Te ao Maori and tikanga competency courses available to all staff.
Option to join an active social club.
If you're up for a challenge and eager to live and work in a unique area of New Zealand, this is the job for you. Join our forward-thinking organisation and advance your career while contributing to the wellbeing of Central Otago. Apply today! Visit Council's Careers page for a copy of the job description and to apply.
Apply online for this role or contact Kirsten Adams for more information.
We're proud to be an inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference, diversity, and aim to empower our employees. We are an organisation built on innovation and optimism. We are a place where we value our people and provide opportunities for them to build outstanding careers and a better Central Otago.
Central Otago District Council's team of approximately 230 staff head to work each day knowing what we do has a daily impact on the lives of the people of our district. We are proud to serve our Central Otago community and deliver activities and services with the goal of contributing to a thriving economy, a sustainable environment and a connected community.
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