Asset Engineer: Transportation

Tauranga City Council; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks’ annual leave

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Tauranga City Council is seeking an Asset Engineer to join our Transportation team in Tauranga. You’ll plan maintenance and renewal work, review asset information, and base programmes on accurate data to keep our roads safe and reliable.

You’ll provide technical advice, support road construction contracts, and help allocate budgets across planned work. The role blends clinical problem-solving with practical field insight.

Qualifications

• a degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• around five years’ experience in road asset management, road maintenance, or a related transportation role
• strong knowledge of the roading industry
• confidence using asset management systems and databases, such as RAMM and AWM
• experience developing and optimising forward work programmes
• good analytical and problem-solving skills
• clear communication skills and the ability to work well with a range of people
• an organised, practical approach with good attention to detail

Responsibilities

• developing and optimising road maintenance and renewal programmes
• reviewing asset information and completing network condition assessments
• validating maintenance and renewal options through site assessments
• using asset management systems RAMM and AWM data to support sound decisions
• providing practical technical advice on road assets and maintenance
• supporting contract management for road construction and maintenance activities
• helping manage and allocate budgets across planned work
• working with colleagues and contractors to deliver positive asset outcomes

Skills

Road asset management

Forward work programmes

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organised, practical approach

Education

Civil Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

RAMM

AWM

Job description

Te Tūranga | About the role

We’re looking for an Asset Engineer to join our Transportation team and help plan the work that keeps Tauranga’s roads safe, reliable, and performing well. In this role, you’ll use asset information, condition assessments and your practical knowledge of road maintenance to help develop maintenance and renewal programmes. You’ll review data, assess the network on site, and make sure our work programmes are based on accurate information and deliver the right outcomes for the city. You’ll also provide technical advice, support the management of road construction and maintenance contracts, and help allocate budgets across planned work. It’s a varied role where you can combine technical thinking with practical problem-solving and see how your work directly supports Tauranga’s transport network.

• developing and optimising road maintenance and renewal programmes
• reviewing asset information and completing network condition assessments
• validating maintenance and renewal options through site assessments
• using asset management systems AWM and data to support sound decisions
• providing practical technical advice on road assets and maintenance
• supporting contract management for road construction and maintenance activities
• helping manage and allocate budgets across planned work
• working with colleagues and contractors to deliver positive asset outcomes.

Ngā Pūkenga | What you’ll need to succeed

We’re keen to hear from someone who understands road assets and enjoys turning technical information into practical, well-planned work programmes. To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

• a degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• around five years’ experience in road asset management, road maintenance, or a related transportation role
• strong knowledge of the roading industry
• confidence using asset management systems and databases, such as RAMM and AWM
• experience developing and optimising forward work programmes
• good analytical and problem-solving skills
• clear communication skills and the ability to work well with a range of people
• an organised, practical approach with good attention to detail.

Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City Council

At Tauranga City Council, our work has a direct impact on the city and the people who call it home. From planning for growth to delivering everyday services, our teams help shape a city we can all be proud of. If you’re collaborative, forward-thinking, and community minded, you’ll find meaningful work and opportunity here. You can find out more about working at Tauranga City Council here.

• five weeks’ annual leave
• flexible working options
• career development opportunities

We’re committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those living with disabilities. If you need any support or adjustments to take part in our recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team [e-mail].

• You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
• Tauranga City Council does not accept unsolicited contact or applications from recruitment agencies. We will not pay fees or commissions related to unsolicited contact.