Land Development Engineer

2 weeks ago

Rangiora, New Zealand Waimakariri District Council Full time

Full Time | Rangiora Based
- Are you a skilled Civil or Land Development Engineer ready to take the next step in your career?
- Do you thrive on solving complex challenges and delivering exceptional service?
- Are you passionate about shaping communities through innovative engineering solutions?

**About Us**

Waimakariri District is one of the fastest growing districts in New Zealand and the third largest, by population, in the South Island. We are a team of over 500 employees at Waimakariri District Council and pride ourselves on working passionately on matters that concern our community and district.

Only 30 minutes north of Christchurch, Waimakariri District offers small town and rural lifestyles with a range of outdoor recreation activities on your doorstep, while still enjoying the advantages of a big city nearby. Whatever your choice of living environment, it is readily available and affordable.

**About the Role**

Join the Land Development Team in our Project Delivery Unit and help deliver engineering services that support land development across the Waimakariri District.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity for a motivated and experienced engineer to contribute to sustainable growth in a thriving district. You’ll be part of a progressive, customer-focused Council that values innovation and collaboration.

In this role, you will:

- Review development designs and engineering plans
- Undertake audit inspections of engineering works on-site to ensure compliance with resource consent conditions
- Collaborate with developers, consultants, and internal teams to ensure high-quality outcomes

**About You**
- A relevant qualification in Civil or Natural Resources Engineering
- At least five years’ experience in the engineering field
- Strong technical knowledge in civil and environmental engineering practices
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A good team player, able to collaborate with other team members

**What We Offer**
- A supportive and collaborative team culture
- Flexible working arrangements and a healthy work-life balance
- Competitive salary and employee benefits, including additional leave and health checks
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- A chance to make a meaningful impact in a growing district

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to the essential services that keep Waimakariri thriving, we’d love to hear from you.

For any further information on this position, please contact Colin Roxburgh, on 0800 965 468 (0800 WMKGOV).

Please click here to view a copy of the position description.

Applications close on 16 November 2025.

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