Date: 22 Apr 2025
Location: Central Auckland, NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Council
Join Auckland Council’s Regulatory Engineering team and play a key role in shaping Auckland’s development. We ensure public infrastructure is designed and built to standard by assessing engineering designs, monitoring construction, and managing around $150 million in new civil assets vested to Council each year. Our work spans private residential and commercial projects to large-scale subdivisions. In this fast-paced environment, we work closely with asset owners like Auckland Transport, Watercare, Healthy Waters, and Parks to support safe, efficient, and well-planned growth across the region.
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
The Regulatory Engineering team is excited to invite expressions of interest for a senior-level opportunity to lead the management of vested assets and key external contracts. This pivotal role will support the leadership team in strengthening our systems and processes while contributing to the broader goals of the group.
With over $250 million in invested assets delivered annually through engineering approval processes, this role is key to ensuring our procedures, training, and guidance meet the long-term needs of the Council. You’ll develop and implement effective audit systems to maintain high-quality asset documentation and drive continuous improvement. You'll also manage contractual relationships with our key technical suppliers, who support overflow and specialist work across more than 25,000 regulatory interactions each year.
For the full Position Description please click this link
He kōrero mōu: About you
To succeed in this role, you'll need a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Commerce/Business, or Contract Management, along with at least 10 years’ experience in regulatory or commercial environments involving stakeholder engagement. Experience in coaching or mentoring is highly regarded, and familiarity with the workings of local government will be a strong advantage.
We’re looking for someone with a solid background in asset documentation and commercial management, ideally with experience navigating regulatory frameworks for land, building, and asset development. Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365, SAP, Excel, and Power BI is essential, as you'll be using these tools to support data-driven decisions and manage complex contract arrangements.
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.
If you have any questions about this role, please email me directly at kennedy.sua@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!
Applications close: Sunday 11 May 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.
