Infrastructure Development Engineer

Queenstown Lakes District Council; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Southern Cross Wellbeing One Plan (FT,

Discounted membership to health and/or

Career development and training

Job summary

Queenstown Lakes District Council in Queenstown is seeking an Infrastructure Development Engineer to help plan, assess and optimise three waters, transport and open spaces infrastructure to meet current and future development needs.

You will provide technical advice to developers and planners, support decision-making with modelling, and ensure a customer-focused approach while enabling cost recovery from development activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (or equivalent practical experience).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in infrastructure roles.
• Proven experience working with three waters infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic modelling and its application.
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to developer, planning and resource management inquiries within required timeframes.
• Provide technical advice on subdivision and development standards, including contributions to NZS4404 and QLDC Code of Practice.
• Investigate infrastructure queries and develop practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Support decision-making through hydraulic and other infrastructure modelling.
• Assess infrastructure capacity and level of service, identifying improvement options.
• Coordinate development-related requests across teams and manage developer interactions to ensure aligned, efficient outcomes.

Skills

Three waters

Hydraulic modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Tools

Hydraulic modelling tools

Job description

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Queenstown Lakes District Council – Queenstown, South Island

Live, work and play in Aotearoa New Zealand’s most spectacular setting.

No two days at Queenstown Lakes District Council are the same. Every day we provide services, facilities and programmes essential to the health and wellbeing of our people and environment, while stepping up to the challenges and opportunities that come with being New Zealand’s fastest growing territorial authority.

We’re proud to be QLDC. Our people are motivated by a shared purpose driven by care, connection and community. All our roles are at the heart of a dynamic and diverse set of communities where you will be making a genuine difference every day. Join us.

We’re looking for an Infrastructure Development Engineer to join our Property & Infrastructure directorate in a full-time permanent role based in our Queenstown offices.

What you’ll be doing / He aha te mahi

This role plays a key part in ensuring QLDC’s three waters, transport, and open spaces infrastructure is effectively planned, assessed, and optimised to meet current and future development needs. You’ll provide technical advice and coordinate responses to developers, planners, and engineers, helping to shape infrastructure outcomes across the district. Working closely with internal teams, you’ll investigate issues, apply practical engineering solutions, and support robust decision-making through modelling and analysis. You’ll also ensure a consistent, customer-focused approach while enabling cost recovery from development activities.

The role will involve:

• Respond to developer, planning, and resource management engineering enquiries within required timeframes
• Provide technical advice on subdivision and development standards, including contributions to NZS4404 and QLDC Code of Practice
• Investigate infrastructure queries and develop practical, cost-effective solutions
• Support decision-making through the use of hydraulic and other infrastructure modelling
• Assess infrastructure capacity and level of service, identifying improvement options
• Coordinate development-related requests across teams and manage developer interactions to ensure aligned, efficient outcomes

What you’ll bring to the role / Ko wai to Pukeka

Our ideal candidate is a proactive and solutions-focused infrastructure professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You bring strong technical expertise in three waters and confidently translate complex information into practical advice for a wide range of stakeholders. With a customer-first mindset, you are an effective communicator who builds trusted relationships with developers and internal teams alike. You are motivated, innovative, and take pride in delivering high-quality, timely outcomes.

To best succeed in this role, you’ll have:

• Bachelor of Engineering (or equivalent practical experience)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in infrastructure roles (consultancy, client-side, or local government)
• Proven experience working with three waters infrastructure
• Strong understanding of hydraulic modelling and its application
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement skills, particularly working with developers
• Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused approach and a drive to deliver results
  

What we offer / Ko a matou whakaratoka

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, wellbeing, and professional growth, including:

• Southern Cross Wellbeing One Plan (Full time, permanent only)
• Discounted membership to our health and fitness facilities
• Genuine commitment to your training and career development