Area Engineer

**Based in Ashburton (preferred) or Christchurch**

**About the Role | Kōrero mō te tūranga**

Environment Canterbury is changing the way rivers are managed in one of New Zealand's largest, most diverse and naturally stunning regions.

The Rivers Section is responsible for the construction and maintenance of flood protection works, land drainage, fluvial gravel management, delivery of a land survey programme and Braided River Revival/Whakahaumanu ngā awa ā pākihi across the Canterbury region.

As Area Engineer you will be responsible for delivering a programme of work from the Hinds River/Hekeao up to and including the Halswell River/Hurutini.

In this diverse role you will scope, design and deliver physical work programmes, lead and mentor staff, manage projects, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and ensure best practice in all of our teams’ work.

**About You Mōu**
**To ensure your success, you will need**:

- The ability to lead a small team, work as part of a larger team and work independently in the field when required.
- Experience working in river engineering/flood protection/drainage.
- Sound understanding of geomorphology, fluvial dynamics and river processes.
- Experience working with contractors, coordinating and delivery work programmes and managing budgets.
- Experience with cost control, earned value analysis and financial reporting.
- Practical experience working with resource management, local government and other legislation.
- Experience in the use and delivery of Asset Management Systems and procedures.
- Proven ability to develop and nurture strong relationships with stakeholders and tangata whenua.
- Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written.
- An environmental and health and safety perspective in all aspects of work.
- An ability to respond effectively in times of natural emergency response.
**Desirable attributes include**:

- A tertiary qualification in Natural Resource and/or Civil Engineering.
- Local knowledge of Canterbury and its rivers.

Indicative salary range is $82,000 to $110,000 depending on experience, expertise and location.

**About Environment Canterbury Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha**

Environment Canterbury is leading regional governance in one of New Zealand's largest, most diverse, and naturally stunning regions, using a citizen-centred approach to reflect Environment Canterbury’s ongoing commitment to respond to our community’s aspirations.

Taking action together to shape a thriving and resilient Canterbury, now and for future generations/Toitū te marae o Tāne, toitū te marae o Tangaroa, toitū te iwi.

Our values of Manaakitanga/People First, Whanaungatanga/Collaboration, Māiatanga/Can Do, Pononga/Integrity, Kaitiakitanga/Stewardship define us as an organisation and are integral in how we work.
- The health, safety and wellbeing of our people is important and all roles at Environment Canterbury are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Any offer of employment from Environment Canterbury will be conditional upon you being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, and providing evidence of your vaccination status, to Environment Canterbury’s satisfaction_._

**Benefits of working at Environment Canterbury Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Kaunihera Taiao**
**ki Waitaha**

You will love our values-based team culture with a focus on wellbeing, wrapped into an environment that is hard working, supportive, friendly, and fun.

Environment Canterbury offers flexible working, a competitive salary, ongoing professional development, internal opportunities across the organisation, income protection insurance, life insurance, discounted healthcare premiums, and free annual flu vaccinations. Join us to be part of a team in which you would thrive and grow.