Civil/Structural Engineering (Engineering)

Government (Government & Defence)

Full time

The core purpose of this role is to Lead the delivery of Council's Roading Projects portfolio activities. You will ensure Council's roading projects are efficiently and cost-effectively designed and delivered in accordance with legislative requirements and that Council's strategic objectives and levels of service developed in consultation with the community. As a leader, you will grow your team members, supporting ongoing development.

About you

The preferred candidate will have:

• NZDE (Civil), NZCE NZ dip (Highways / Civil) qualification or relevant tertiary level engineering qualification or equivalent experience
• Strong experience with project and contract management, building positive, productive relationships with suppliers and the community
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in the leadership context
• Experience working in Local Government or a Project Management Office
• A growth mindset for yourself and others' potential

You are someone who loves delivering benefits to their community, working with a wide array of people to achieve common goals. You understand that collaboration creates outcomes far greater than the sum of its parts. We require a collaborative, team player who creates balanced work programmes, presents evidence-based recommendations, and embraces high quality as a measure of team success.

We offer

Council offers a comprehensive range of benefits including:

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

Get in touch to hear about our full range of staff benefits and visit here to learn more about our beautiful region.

Pay range $94,000 - $116,000

About us

Waitaki is increasingly diverse, and we reflect this by employing across a broad array of life experiences and backgrounds. Our staff come for the lifestyle and stay for the culture. We build local input into our decision making and place a high value on community feedback. Our staff are a vibrant part of the community. We are small enough to take the time to listen, to meet face to face, be real.

The Waitaki district has 1800km of roading that extends from the Ocean in the east to the Alps in the west, and from the Mackenzie Country in the north to the Macraes country in the south. Tourist destinations include the Geo Park natural features, cycle trails, wildlife, and the heritage Victorian precinct.

If this role sounds like you, then apply now!

Further enquiries can be made to Rodger McGaw, Network Infrastructure Engineer, or Mark Renalson, Operations Lead Engineer on 03 433 0300.

Applications close at 5pm Wednesday 2 August 2023.

To apply for this job and to view the position description go to: https://waitakidistrictcouncil.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6374597.