Principal Surface Water Engineer

6 days ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time

About the team | Ko te rōpū nei

The Three Waters & Waste Unit is responsible for delivering sustainable water and resource recovery services to the community, including the planning and management of surface water, stormwater and waterways along with the supply and treatment of drinking water and management of wastewater.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

This is a unique opportunity where you will be the primary source of technical expertise and expert planning advice on surface water, stormwater, waterways and flood management. You will apply your skills and experience to lead and direct the provision of expert technical services for the planning and delivery of programmes and projects. Other responsibilities include:

  • Leadership of the development of the Council's Capital Programme
  • Providing specialised technical direction and presenting expert advice and information to senior managers, councillors, external community groups and other authorities.
  • Initiation, direction, leadership and review of technical work and discussions and decision making on significant technical matters.
  • Engaging and managing resources, preparing and delivering presentations and expert evidence and initiating processes and staff development for asset planning including key elements of the Long Term Plan.
  • Advising the Council in addressing key strategic issues relating to this sector, including impacts of climate change, improving the health of waterways, and regulatory reform including water reform, and as a lead contributor to relevant infrastructure strategy and policy development.

You'll be degree qualified in Civil Engineering with highly developed, wide-ranging skills and experience in surface water and waterways. You'll have a record of bringing your innovation and insight to fruition through initiating and developing major projects and programmes of work in the sector, with a proven background in major programme planning and technical leadership, project and programme management. Being a natural at developing a positive rapport will see you establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders.

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Want to be involved in shaping your City? Here at the Council we know our strength comes from our people, working together as one team to create results. When you join us, you're getting involved first hand, and contributing to crafting the Christchurch community. You will also benefit from:

  • Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
  • Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
  • Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
  • Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at

Hours of work - 37.5 - 40 hours per week
Position - Permanent
Location - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices - 53 Hereford Street
Salary -The salary band for this position goes from $126,230 to $140,255 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
Closing Date - 2/2/25

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.

Reference # 36880

Posted on 20 Dec 2024

Closes on 02 Feb 2025 23:00

Location(s) Central City

Expertise Engineering

Job level(s) 5 to 7 years, 7 to 10 years, 10 plus years

Central City | Post date: 20 Dec 2024 | Close date: 02 Feb 2025 23:00 | Expertise: Engineering | Work Type: Permanent, Full-time

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