Engineering Officer

4 days ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time

**_E ngā iwi, e ngā karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He īnoi tēnei ki a koe. Tono mai ki tētahi tūnga ki te Kaunihera o Ōtautahi_**

We are looking for a self-motivated, customer focused individual to join the Three Waters Unit as an Engineering Officer.

**About the role | Ko te mahi nei**

This role focuses on Trade Waste and Water Billing so you will be liaising with other teams in Council, commercial and residential customers as well as our external contractors to ensure we are providing the best possible service. Your responsibilities include:

- Technical advice to a range of customers
- Utility connection assessment and administration
- Arrange for Installation of Council assets
- Revenue calculation and recovery
- Timely response to a broad range of technical and financial customer queries
- Contract supervision and management
- Water meter data collection
- Coordinating and supervising tankered waste contractors
- Review and distribute reports in a timely and accurate manner

**About you | Ko Koe Tēnei**

You will be using your people skills to instil confidence and build trust with your customers. You'll be providing technical advice and responding to customers' enquiries, so you'll be a confident communicator both in person and with written documentation. You will also have:

- Minimum 4 years post qualification experience, with at least 3 years' experience working within the industry
- A good working knowledge of modern computer systems and programmes, with previous experience working within billing systems e.g. SAP
- Knowledge of water supply distribution and sewer operations
- Knowledge of relevant legislative 'Acts' and 'Bylaws'

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

Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. 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.

Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one's skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.

**Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero**:

- 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_
- Closing Date - 20/03/2025_

**_ 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._


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