Road Asset Engineer: Maintenance & Programme Optimisation

Tauranga City Council; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks’ annual leave

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Tauranga City Council is seeking an Asset Engineer to join our Transportation team in Tauranga. You’ll plan maintenance and renewal work, review asset information, and base programmes on accurate data to keep our roads safe and reliable.

You’ll provide technical advice, support road construction contracts, and help allocate budgets across planned work. The role blends clinical problem-solving with practical field insight.

Qualifications

• a degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• around five years’ experience in road asset management, road maintenance, or a related transportation role
• strong knowledge of the roading industry
• confidence using asset management systems and databases, such as RAMM and AWM
• experience developing and optimising forward work programmes
• good analytical and problem-solving skills
• clear communication skills and the ability to work well with a range of people
• an organised, practical approach with good attention to detail

Responsibilities

• developing and optimising road maintenance and renewal programmes
• reviewing asset information and completing network condition assessments
• validating maintenance and renewal options through site assessments
• using asset management systems RAMM and AWM data to support sound decisions
• providing practical technical advice on road assets and maintenance
• supporting contract management for road construction and maintenance activities
• helping manage and allocate budgets across planned work
• working with colleagues and contractors to deliver positive asset outcomes

Skills

Road asset management

Forward work programmes

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organised, practical approach

Education

Civil Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

RAMM

AWM

Job description

Tauranga City Council is seeking an Asset Engineer to join our Transportation team in Tauranga. You’ll plan maintenance and renewal work, review asset information, and base programmes on accurate data to keep our roads safe and reliable.

You’ll provide technical advice, support road construction contracts, and help allocate budgets across planned work. The role blends clinical problem-solving with practical field insight.