Development Engineer

**He angitūtanga: The opportunity**

Auckland Council’s Regulatory Engineering team currently has a number of full-time permanent Development Engineer positions based in Central Auckland. These roles will report directly to their respective Team Leaders.

We are looking for engineers who specialise in land development who have a working knowledge of the Resource Management Act, Building Act and Local Government Act and / or site experience on developments within New Zealand. Experience navigating Auckland’s Unitary Plan and familiarity with Auckland’s Design Manual (land development codes of practice and Engineering Standards) would be highly advantageous. Also considered will be:

- Engineers with geotechnical or traffic engineering experience seeking more variety and broadening of their knowledge and skills in the land development arena.
- Site inspection experience related to civil infrastructure in New Zealand.
- Recently graduated engineers with a couple of years of related work experience in New Zealand, who demonstrate potential.

Be part of engineering Auckland’s development Regulatory Engineers play a vital role to ensure that when development takes place, supporting infrastructure is designed and built up to standard. We are looking for Land Development Engineers with the right skills and attitude who wants to join our friendly team to be part of this.

Auckland Council’s Development Engineers provide engineering expertise to Building and Resource Consenting teams and assess the design suitability and adequacy of construction on site for new infrastructure being constructed. We work closely with asset owners including Auckland Transport, Watercare, Healthy Waters and Parks to ensure Auckland’s growth and development will be safe.

From private residential and commercial developments right through to large scale subdivision projects associated with Kainga Ora, we are involved with it all. This role is your chance to use your knowledge and experience to provide engineering advice on development, building consents, engineering approvals and infrastructure works. The scale of this job is large, and it is a fast-paced environment. In a typical year we receive new public assets more than $180m dollars through our engineering approval asset acceptance process.

Being part of a large team of Engineers you will have the opportunity to gain experience and develop your skills with exposure to a wide range of diverse projects and other specialists from within the Council family, the development community and Auckland's most respected consultancies.

**He kōrero mōu: About you**

You are a skilled engineer with a strong focus on customer service. You have experience co-ordinating stakeholders, communicate, and manage time well, and you like working in a collaborative team environment. You are someone who wants Auckland to be the best it can be.
- A tertiary qualification in civil engineering
- Experience in land development / civil engineering
- An understanding and knowledge of Resource Management, Building and Local Government Legislation and other issues affecting the delivery of regulatory engineering services
- A customer service mindset with excellent verbal and written skills
- Desire to collaborate with Māori and within Māori Paradigms
- Advanced interpersonal and relationship skills

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer**

Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.5 million people. We are committed to environmental action and green growth to achieve our vision of becoming the world’s most liveable city.
- Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many._

In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment.

As part of our Auckland Council Group, you will also gain access to many benefits and discounts. Click **HERE** to find out more about our employee benefits package.

Salary range is dependent on skillset and experience.

**You can find the position description **HERE**
- Auckland Council strongly encourages our employees to be fully vaccinated._
- _ Please note this role is deemed safety-sensitive and will require a pre-employment drug & alcohol test._

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