Asset Planning Engineer (Roading & Transport)

Taituarā; Rangiora; Hybrid; NZD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary and benefits

Excellent work-life balance

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Waimakariri District Council is seeking an experienced Asset Planning Engineer to manage the Roading and Transportation asset management systems and deliver the Transportation Activity Management Plan. The role requires strong expertise in asset management planning, lifecycle planning, and data management, with RAMM experience and knowledge of NZ Transport Agency requirements.

We value collaboration, clear stakeholder engagement, and delivering high-quality reports.

Qualifications

• Experience in asset management planning within transportation, roading, infrastructure, or local government.
• Strong knowledge of asset management principles and lifecycle planning.
• Experience using RAMM and understanding NZTA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage Roading and Transportation asset management systems.
• Lead development and delivery of the Transportation Activity Management Plan.
• Ensure compliance with NZ Transport Agency requirements and Audit NZ standards.
• Coordinate annual Roading and Transport asset revaluation process.
• Oversee asset condition assessment programmes and data quality.
• Deliver accurate and timely internal and external asset performance reporting.

Skills

Asset management

Lifecycle planning

Asset data management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Tools

RAMM

Job description

Join a team that’s shaping the future of one of NewZealand’s fast-growing districts!

The Waimakariri District is a vibrant and rapidly expandingregion just north of Christchurch, offering an exceptional lifestyle and strongcommunity spirit. With a population now exceeding 65,000 residents, thedistrict continues to grow, driven by its attractive mix of rural charm, urbanconvenience, and strategic infrastructure investment.

At Waimakariri District Council, we’re proud to support thisgrowth by delivering high-quality services and planning for a thriving future.We are seeking an experienced Asset Planning Engineer to manage the Roading andTransportation asset management system(s) and deliver the TransportationActivity Management Plan.

About the Role:

This role is responsible for ensuring asset managementplanning is undertaken in accordance with asset management best practice andcomplies with all Council and legislative requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain Roading and Transportationasset management systems.
• Lead the development and delivery of theTransportation Activity Management Plan.
• Ensure compliance with NZ Transport Agencyrequirements and Audit NZ standards.
• Coordinate the annual Roading and Transportasset revaluation process.
• Oversee asset condition assessment programmesand data quality.
• Deliver accurate and timely internal andexternal asset performance reporting.

About You:

We're looking for someone who combines strong technicalexpertise with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

You'll ideally bring:

• Experiencein asset management planning within a transportation, roading,infrastructure, or local government environment.
• Strongknowledge of asset management principles, lifecycle planning, and assetdata management.
• Experienceusing RAMM and an understanding of NZ Transport Agency requirements.
• Soundfinancial, budgeting, and reporting skills.
• Theability to analyse complex information and translate it into practicalrecommendations.
• Acollaborative approach and the ability to build strong workingrelationships across teams.

Why Join Us?

At Waimakariri District Council, you'll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking organisation committed to delivering greatoutcomes for our communities.

We offer:

• Arewarding role with genuine impact on the future of the district.
• Acollaborative and professional team environment.
• Flexibleworking arrangements.
• Competitivesalary and benefits.
• Excellentwork-life balance in a district renowned for its lifestyle, affordability,and outdoor recreation.

Applicationsclose at 5 pm Friday 6 November 2026.

Please note: To be considered for this role, you mustcurrently hold valid working rights for New Zealand. Applications fromcandidates without current eligibility to work in New Zealand will not beconsidered