Development Engineer

3 days ago

Wanganui, New Zealand Wanganui District Council Full time

Work life balance in an amazing location
- Broad Engineering skills
- Advise and collaborate

Whanganui is a bustling and thriving community that is united, connected, creative, environmentally, and culturally rich and economically prosperous. We are comfortable with being a ‘bit different' and not following the pack because this sets the scene for the types of innovative approaches that we will continue to front-foot. As the Development Engineer, you will join a team of professionals who are positive and excited about the growth of their region. Sound like you?

**The Challenge**:

- Provide engineering review relating to new subdivisions and other developments.
- Support the growth of a vibrant city identifying and mitigating risk and/or adverse effects on the community.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with members of the public, regulatory authorities, Iwi and Hapu, developers, engineers and other stakeholders.
- Project manage and supervise Council's constructions projects to ensure design requirements are met.

**Your Skills**:

- BEng Civil or equivalent qualification in a related discipline.
- Excellent multi-disciplinary civil engineering technical and/or practical knowledge.
- Outstanding problem-solving skills with the ability to assist delivery of projects.
- Knowledge of relevant NZ standards, and the Resource Management Act in relation to roading, subdivisions, land use and infrastructural requirements.
- Big picture thinking with a detailed approach.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Prior experience within local government is desirable.

**Benefits**:
In addition to a competitive salary, we are offering:

- Health and Wellbeing services - Flu vaccination, eye and health check ups
- Flexible working arrangements
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Active Social club

Whanganui District Council is a dynamic organisation, known for collaboration, and working in a positive and encouraging way to make ‘great' happen. One of the most satisfying things about working with us is being in touch with the wider community and having an influence on the area you live in.

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