Engineering Technician - Services

Marlborough District Council; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and income protection insurance

Health insurance

Relocation support

Salary range 83,000–92,000 NZD p.a.

Wellbeing and safety culture

Job summary

Marlborough District Council is seeking an enthusiastic Engineering Technician to join our collaborative team in Blenheim. You will support engineering projects, undertake site investigations, prepare technical drawings, and help manage critical infrastructure information for water, wastewater and stormwater.

You will ideally have a tertiary Civil Engineering qualification and experience in design/installation of water, wastewater, and stormwater, plus strong draughting and surveying skills.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering (BE, NZCE, or NZ Diploma in Engineering).
• Experience in civil engineering, including design and installation of water, wastewater, and stormwater services.
• Strong draughting and surveying skills.
• Strong attention to detail and database/data management skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and customer service abilities.
• Digital literacy and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking site investigations, surveys, and inspections.
• Maintaining and updating infrastructure asset records and databases.
• Processing service connection requests and providing technical advice to customers.
• Assessing subdivision and development applications, ensuring compliance with Marlborough Environment Plan and Council standards.
• Contributing to contract management, tender evaluation, and project oversight.
• Delivering excellent customer service and maintaining strong relationships across departments.

Skills

Site investigations

Surveys

Inspections

Draughting

Education

Civil Engineering qualification (BE / NZCE / NZ Diploma)

Job description

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Marlborough District Council – Blenheim, South Island

We're looking for an enthusiastic Engineering Technician to join our collaborative team! You'll support engineering projects, undertake site investigations, prepare technical drawings, and help manage critical infrastructure information. Your work will help deliver and maintain critical infrastructure, including water, wastewater and stormwater.

You'll assist with:

• Undertaking site investigations, surveys, and inspections
• Maintaining and updating infrastructure asset records and databases
• Processing service connection requests and providing technical advice to customers.
• Assessing subdivision and development applications, ensuring compliance with Marlborough Environment Plan and Council standards.
• Contributing to contract management, tender evaluation, and project oversight.
• Delivering excellent customer service and maintaining strong relationships across departments.

This is a varied role offering hands‑on experience, technical development, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the community while developing your engineering career.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offerWe’re committed to building an inclusive, respectful workplace where diversity is celebrated and everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We welcome people from all backgrounds and support equitable opportunities, open-minded collaboration, and the growth of cultural understanding.

To enable our people to succeed and make an impact, we offer:

• Life and income protection insurance, health insurance, enhanced leave and superannuation (conditions apply); and relocation support where applicable
• A Salary range of $83,000 to $92,000 per annum FTE (this will depend on the knowledge, skills and experience you have to offer)
• Strong health, safety and wellbeing focussed culture
• EAP support, wellness initiatives and access to Marlborough Chamber of Commerce retail discounts
• Meaningful work that supports our people and community.

You're a practical, detail-oriented engineering professional who enjoys being out in the field as much as working with plans and data. You can interpret engineering drawings and enjoy solving problems to help projects move forward.

You will ideally have:

• A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering (BE, NZCE, or NZ Diploma in Engineering).
• Experience in civil engineering, including design and installation of water, wastewater, and stormwater services.
• Strong draughting and surveying skills.
• Strong attention to detail and database/data management skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and customer service abilities.
• Digital literacy and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• The ability to work collaboratively and maintain professionalism under pressure.

Marlborough District Council is a dynamic, progressive organisation which prides itself on the professionalism it brings to managing a wide range of functions. Our vision is that over the next decade, Marlborough will become a globally connected district of progressive, high-value enterprise, known for its quality lifestyle, desirable location and natural environment.

Marlborough is unique for many reasons. The region offers an array of outdoor pursuits in a distinctive and picturesque landscape. With the Marlborough Sounds, the land and sea offer unlimited accessibility for sport and leisure.

Applications close 5.00 pm on Sunday 20 September 2026.

We’re committed to ensuring our team goes home safe every day. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment checks to the employer’s satisfaction. These checks may include, but are not limited to, a criminal history check, confirmation of the right to work in New Zealand, and drug and alcohol testing for safety-sensitive roles.