Intermediate to Senior Civil Engineer

Maven Matamata Limited; Matamata; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Social clubs

Health insurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Professional development support

Job summary

Maven is seeking an intermediate to senior Civil Engineer based in Matamata to lead civil design projects across land development and subdivisions. You will collaborate with councils, clients, and stakeholders, and provide mentoring while growing autonomy and technical leadership on projects.

The role emphasizes delivering technical reports and designs, strong problem solving, and supporting construction monitoring. NZ experience and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' New Zealand experience in civil engineering.
• BE (Civil) or equivalent.
• CPEng is desirable but not essential.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil3D.
• Good knowledge of NZ standards.
• Confident communicator with initiative and problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil design projects in land development and subdivisions (experience dependant).
• Work closely with councils, clients, and project stakeholders (experience dependant).
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance within the team (experience dependent).
• Manage project tasks with increasing autonomy.
• Prepare technical reports, designs, and specifications.
• Apply strong technical and problem-solving skills.
• Support construction monitoring and site observations.

Skills

AutoCAD / Civil 3D

Land development

Education

BE (Civil) or equivalent

CPEng (desirable)

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We’re looking for an intermediate to senior level Civil Engineer who is ready to take the next step in their career! Join a team where great people, real growth, and meaningful work come together. At Maven you will join a vibrant, social crew of professionals who enjoy what they do—and who they do it with.

Based in Matamata you will play an integral part in a broad range of land development projects, from initial feasibility through to completion.

Key Focus & Responsibilities

Lead civil design projects in land development and subdivisions (experience dependant)

Work closely with councils, clients, and project stakeholders (experience dependent)

Provide mentoring and technical guidance within the team (experience dependent)

Manage project tasks with increasing autonomy

Prepare technical reports, designs, and specifications

Apply strong technical and problem-solving skills

Support construction monitoring & site observations

What we offer

Senior role with influence and autonomy (experience dependant)

Interesting local projects across the Bay of Plenty plus supporting projects NZ wide

Competitive salary and benefits (including Social Clubs, health insurance, and wellbeing initiatives)

Support toward CPEng and ongoing professional development

A clear professional development framework designed to help you grow your career with confidence

What we’re after

Relevant tertiary education (BE (Civil), or equivalent), with 3+ years’ New Zealand experience

CPEng (or working towards) desirable but not essential

Experience with AutoCAD/Civil3D

Good knowledge of NZ standards

Confident communicator with initiative and a solution-driven mindset

About Maven

Maven aims to create a culture that enables employees to succeed in their professional career. With like-minded experts around you, you’ll find it’s a supporting and enriching environment where you can add value and experience long term growth. Being a multi-disciplinary company, we offer employees a diversity of projects to work on and skill development opportunities across the development sector.