Principal Engineer

1 week ago

Christchurch, New Zealand LGJobs Full time

**About us**

Selwyn District Council has a vacancy for a Principal Engineer to join our Engineering team to provide technical leadership, expert engineering advice, and contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering practices and policies. This role is pivotal in ensuring high-quality development outcomes aligned with Council's strategic objectives, statutory requirements, and community expectations.

**About the role**

You will help drive the development engineering process here at Selwyn District Council. A high level of technical and leadership expertise is required for the role, along side this, you will be responsible for
- Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Provide expert guidance on complex engineering challenges across all technical workstreams
- Quality Assurance & Standards: Review and approve engineering designs, reports, and deliverables to ensure they meet high standards of accuracy, compliance, and innovation
- Policy & Strategic Advice: Contribute to the development and implementation of policies, Bylaws and District Plan reviews
- Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Lead quality improvements within the Development Engineering function
- Collaboration: Work closely with the Engineering & Stakeholder Manager and other leaders across the organisation to ensure alignment of technical advice and processes

**About you**

**To be successful in this role, you will have**:

- Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or related degree
- At least 10 years extensive experience working in development engineering and/or asset management with a focus on design/construction standards and specifications
- Demonstratable Engineering Problem Solving Skills Across Multiple Engineering Disciplines
- Ability and commitment to coach and influence a team without being a direct line manager
- Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately for a range of audiences and adapt style accordingly.

**What we can offer**

For several years Selwyn has been experiencing rapid and sustained economic and population growth. With this growth comes a vibrant community, fantastic facilities, and exciting career opportunities

This role is based at our Rolleston Head Offices. There's parking nearby, flexible working options and a great range of benefits for permanent staff including:

- Life insurance
- Wellbeing and volunteer leave
- Free parking & Free Fruit
- Three days paid leave between Christmas and New Year
- Discounts with local and national businesses
- Career coaching and development
- Sick leave from Day 1

Our values are important to all of us and represent the way we work: - Be a good human - Be brave - Think differently - Better together. Make it happen for Selwyn.

Selwyn District Council honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We are committed to working with our Treaty partner to deliver on our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

If you are driven to join a fun and vibrant team and do an exceptional job which contributes meaningfully to the lives of people in Selwyn, we'd love to hear from you.

**Applications close 12 October 2025

  • Principal Mechanical Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Christchurch, New Zealand WSP In New Zealand Full time

    What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the...

  • Principal Electrical Engineer

    1 week ago

    Christchurch, New Zealand WSP Full time

    Principal Electrical Engineer (ICT & Security)What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You...

  • Principal Mechanical Engineer

    1 week ago

    Christchurch, New Zealand WSP In New Zealand Full time

    A leading engineering consultancy in Christchurch is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to support their Building Engineering Services team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Building Services and proven project management skills, encompassing bid preparation and market development. This role offers an opportunity to lead project...

  • Principal Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Christchurch Central, New Zealand WSP New Zealand Full time NZ$120,000 - NZ$180,000 per year

    What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the...

  • Principal Engineer ICT

    1 week ago

    Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand WSP in New Zealand Full time

    What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the...

  • Principal Surface Water Engineer

    10 hours ago

    Christchurch Central, New Zealand Fluid Engineering Full time

    Fluid Recruitment is partnering with Christchurch City Council to appoint a Principal Surface Water Engineer within its City Infrastructure / Three Waters group.The CompanyThe Christchurch City Council is the local territorial authority for the City of Christchurch (including Banks Peninsula), representing the second-largest population of all New Zealand...

  • Principal Protection Engineer

    2 days ago

    Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand ElectroNet Cloud HR & Payroll Full time

    Description About the RoleAre you a recognised expert in transmission protection engineering, ready to make a national impact? Join ElectroNet as a Principal Protection Engineer and drive the future of New Zealand's energy infrastructure.As a Principal Protection Engineer with us, you will:Lead the design and delivery of advanced protection and secondary...

  • Principal Mechanical Engineer

    6 days ago

    Christchurch Central, New Zealand WSP New Zealand Full time

    What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the...

  • Principal Network Engineer

    20 hours ago

    Christchurch, New Zealand Verizon Full time

    ***When you join Verizon** Verizon is one of the world's leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect across the globe. We're a diverse network of people driven by our shared ambition to shape a better future. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create...

  • Principal Integration Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Datacom Connect Full time NZ$120,000 - NZ$180,000 per year

    Our WhyDatacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people's lives and help organisations use the power of tech to innovate and grow.About the Role (your why)We know payroll — we've been accurately and compliantly processing it for over 50 years — and now we're modernising it with our...