Roading Contracts Engineer - Flexible, Growth‑Oriented Role

Taituarā; Te Aroha; Remote; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Sick leave on commencement of work

Performance payments

Extra annual leave with years of yous'

Job summary

Taituarā is seeking a practical, people-focused Pūkenga Kirimana Rori | Roading Contracts Engineer to help maintain the Matamata-Piako roading network. You will manage maintenance and renewal contracts, prepare documents, and support customers with roading enquiries, while coordinating with contractors and monitoring budgets.

Knowledge of NZS 3910:2025 and asset-management systems is valuable; a NZ driver licence is required.

Qualifications

• A relevant civil engineering qualification or working towards one.
• Experience in roading, civil infrastructure, contract administration or project delivery (2+ years).
• Confidence managing contracts, contractors, budgets, and variations.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specs and standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance and renewal contracts from planning through to completion.
• Prepare contract documents and work with contractors.
• Monitor budgets and quality; update asset information.
• Assist customers with roading enquiries and process overweight vehicle permits.
• Provide backup support during urgent after-hours situations and emergencies.

Skills

Contract management

Budget management

Contract administration

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

NZ driver licence

Education

Civil engineering qualification

Job description

Taituarā is seeking a practical, people-focused Pūkenga Kirimana Rori | Roading Contracts Engineer to help maintain the Matamata-Piako roading network. You will manage maintenance and renewal contracts, prepare documents, and support customers with roading enquiries, while coordinating with contractors and monitoring budgets.

Knowledge of NZS 3910:2025 and asset-management systems is valuable; a NZ driver licence is required.