Engineering Officer – Asset Management & Field Operations

Greater Wellington; Wellington; On-site; NZD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working policy

Learning and development opportunities

Medical and trauma insurance support

Generous annual leave

Tangihanga leave and support

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

Greater Wellington is seeking a committed Engineering Officer to join the Environment Group at our Upper Hutt depot. You will help maintain assets to the service levels agreed with the council, partners and stakeholders, and support asset management information systems and work planning.

You will lead and supervise staff on assigned projects, provide engineering support for investigations and operations, and advise the public and authorities on operational matters, including flood risk response.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification such as NZDE or NZCE (Civil) or civil/river engineering background.
• Experience in supervising staff and communicating with diverse stakeholders.
• Familiar with asset management systems and reporting.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to tailor messages by audience.
• Willing to work outdoors in all weather.
• Able to navigate remote private land and rugged terrain.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and wellbeing and following procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage assets to service level agreed with council and partners.
• Support asset management information systems and work planning.
• Provide engineering support to investigations, operations, maintenance, and construction.
• Lead and supervise operational staff on projects.
• Advise public and local authorities on operational matters; participate in flood risk response.

Skills

Civil engineering background

Staff management

Asset management systems

Effective communication

Outdoor work

Terrain navigation

Health and safety

Education

NZDE or NZCE (Civil)

Tools

Asset management software

Job description

Greater Wellington is seeking a committed Engineering Officer to join the Environment Group at our Upper Hutt depot. You will help maintain assets to the service levels agreed with the council, partners and stakeholders, and support asset management information systems and work planning.

You will lead and supervise staff on assigned projects, provide engineering support for investigations and operations, and advise the public and authorities on operational matters, including flood risk response.