Oamaru, Otago

Civil/Structural Engineering (Engineering)

Government (Government & Defence)

Full time

Grow with us and take your career to the next level.

Waitaki District Council's Roading Team are excited to announce the opportunity for the training and mentoring of a new Engineering Officer either in a post-graduate role or as you complete your qualifications and build your career in road engineering, within a local government environment.

We are looking for an enthusiastic team player who will gain hands-on experience with sealed and unsealed roads, footpaths, bridges, drainage systems, and road corridor management. We will provide the tools for you to develop an exciting career in civil engineering within a local government environment. You'll be driving relationships with civil contractors, suppliers of roading materials and engaging with the community.

About the role

The role is to support the delivery of roading maintenance, road corridor management and assigned project contracts, that are effectively planned, delivered, constructed, and commissioned in accordance with Council's objectives.

About you

The essential qualifications we are looking for in applicants for this position are:

• NCEA Level 3 or equivalent
• Studying towards NZDE (Civil) or NZCE (Civil) or relevant, equivalent qualification
• The knowledge and experience for this position will require an introductory knowledge in civil engineering or project management. We are also looking for experience with some of the following:
• Computer literacy in Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Project, RAMM
• Estimating and budgeting
• Service delivery, NZ standards, and quality standards
• Written and verbal communication skills

What is in it for you:

Council offers a comprehensive range of benefits including:

• Professional development opportunities
• Sick leave available on commencement
• Group discount medical insurance
• Income protection insurance
• Discounted BP fuel
• Discounted gym membership

Waitaki, we've got room for you

We're looking for people who are innovative, courageous and clever. This is a challenging time for local government - you certainly won't be bored and you'll find your work family are a bunch of cool humans. You will enjoy:

• Affordable living, great schools, and a country lifestyle
• Most amenities within walking distance
• Great recreational facilities in the district
• No traffic jams - no stress
• Staying and working in a diverse community.

Salary Range $58K - $68K

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If this role sounds like you, then apply now!

Enquiries regarding the position can be made to Rodger McGaw, Network Infrastructure Engineer, Roading Team on 03 433 0300.

Applications close at 5pm Friday 26 May 2023.

To apply for this job and to view the position description go to: waitakidistrictcouncil.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6327581.