Community Services And Development Jobs in New Zealand

Date: 6 Feb 2025
Location: South Auckland, NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Council

• Work on some of Auckland’s largest developments
• Join our team of 11 Civil Engineers looking after our South Auckland portfolio
• Worklife balance including hybrid working options plus a robust support system

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.

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
We are looking for a Development Engineers to provide expert technical advice and ensure compliance with legal and engineering standards. In this role, you will assess applications, draft consent conditions, and evaluate Engineering Plan Approvals in accordance with the Resource Management Act, Building Act, Bylaws, Unitary Plan, and Council’s engineering standards. You will also conduct site inspections to verify compliance and asset quality.

Additionally, you will review Resource and Building Consent applications, ensuring all necessary information is provided before subdivision approval. Maintaining accurate records in SAP, updating timesheets, and proactively addressing issues will be key aspects of the role. Your ability to improve consent processes and enhance efficiency will contribute to the overall success of the department.

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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.

You like having exposure to a wide variety of work and you want to keep developing and growing your skills through applying your knowledge and experience in practical situations. To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in civil engineering
• Experience in land development market / civil engineering
• An understanding and knowledge of Resource Management, Building and Local Government Legislation and other issues affecting the delivery of regulatory engineering services

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 1.6 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally and environmentally while we work towards creating change having an impact on our journey to becoming a city we are proud of for our ratepayers and residents.

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 will be rewarded with a competitive salary and be a part of a friendly and collaborative team that is dedicated to our customers. You will receive dedicated training and development to help build your career and on top of this, as part of our Auckland Council Group, you will gain access to many benefits and discounts. Click link to find out more about our employee benefits package.

Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!
Applications close Sunday 23 February 2025
Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.