Project Engineer

Taituarā; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Council is seeking a Project Engineer to work within the Utilities Projects Team as part of the Project Delivery Unit, based in Rangiora. The Unit provides asset management and engineering planning, design, delivery and development consultancy services to the Utilities and Roading Department, Green Space Team, and the wider Council.

In this key position you will take responsibility for delivering Water Services and Stormwater Capital Works, managing projects from investigation through to

Qualifications

• Be a qualified Civil or Natural Resources Engineer, or hold an alternative relevant tertiary qualification with technical expertise in Engineering
• Have 3+ years working experience delivering civil, water, wastewater, and/or stormwater infrastructure projects
• Have strong technical, project management, organisational, and communication skills
• Have knowledge of NZS 3910 contract administration
• Have experience in three waters design and construction

Responsibilities

• Providing technical expertise and support in the ongoing delivery of the Council Water Services and Stormwater Capital Works Program
• Manage projects from investigation and design through to procurement, construction and completion
• Work closely with Council staff, consultants, contractors, iwi, and stakeholders to achieve outstanding project outcomes
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in a way that protects and enhances the environment
• Contribute to infrastructure that improves the wellbeing of our communities for generations to come

Job description

Help shape the future of essential three waters infrastructure in one ofNew Zealand’s fastest-growing districts.

• Are you a driven and solutionsfocused Project Engineer?
• Are you experienced in delivering arange of projects and looking for your next challenge?
• Areyou looking for a role where you can have a positive, lasting impact onyour community?

Waimakariri District is one of the fastest-growing districtsin New Zealand and the third largest by population in the South Island. As ourcommunities grow, so does the need for sustainable, resilient, andfuture-focused infrastructure. TheCouncil is seeking a Project Engineer to work within the Utilities ProjectsTeam as part of the Project Delivery Unit, based in Rangiora. The ProjectDelivery Unit provides asset management and engineering planning, design,delivery and development consultancy services to the Utilities and RoadingDepartment, Green Space Team, and the wider Council.

In this keyposition you will take responsibility for:

• Providing technical expertise andsupport in the ongoing delivery of the Council Water Services andStormwater Capital Works Program
• Manageprojects from investigation and design through to procurement, constructionand completion
• Work closely with Councilstaff, consultants, contractors, iwi, and stakeholders to achieveoutstanding project outcomes
• Ensure projects are deliveredsafely, efficiently, and in a way that protects and enhances theenvironment
• Contribute to infrastructurethat improves the wellbeing of our communities for generations to come

Our idealcandidate will:

• Be a qualified Civil or NaturalResources Engineer, or hold an alternative relevant tertiary qualificationwith technical expertise in Engineering
• Have 3+ years working experiencedelivering civil, water, wastewater, and/or stormwater infrastructureprojects.
• Have strong technical, projectmanagement, organisational, and communication skills.
• Have knowledge of NZS 3910contract administration.
• Have experience in three watersdesign and construction
• Opportunity to work onmeaningful infrastructure projects that make a real difference.
• Supportive, collaborative, and highly skilled team environment.
• Professional development opportunities, including support towards CharteredProfessional Engineer status.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Excellent work-life balance in a district renowned for its lifestyle,affordability, and outdoor recreation opportunities. Only 20 minutes north ofChristchurch, Waimakariri offers the best of both worlds: affordable living,vibrant communities, and easy access to beaches, rivers, mountains, and thecity.

If you would liketo find out more about this role, please contact Shaun Fauth, UtilitiesProjects Team Leader on 0800 965 468 (0800 WMK GOV) for a confidentialdiscussion.

Applicationsclose at 5 pm on Sunday 4 October 2026.

Please note, to apply for this role you must be eligible towork in New Zealand.

The Council is aProfessional Development Partner with Engineering New Zealand and is an equalopportunities employer.