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Hutt City Council

Development Engineer Manager

  • Posted 2w ago
  • On Site
  • Fixed Term Contract
Location

Lower Hutt

Job Description

  • Champion sustainable infrastructure initiatives that shape our community
  • Inspire and guide a high-performing team
  • Excellent benefits including wellbeing perks and flexible work options
  • Fixed-term opportunity until June 2026


About the Role
Our Development Engineering Team is at the forefront of creating sustainable urban and green infrastructure in Lower Hutt Te Awa Kairangi. We are seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to head our Development Engineering Team.

In this role, you will work closely with key stakeholders to deliver high-quality development design outcomes that support our city's growth while upholding our environmental commitments.

What You'll Do

  • Lead & Facilitate: Guide the Development Engineering Team in delivering innovative solutions for resource consent applications and engineering approvals. Inspire and support your team by fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary liaison with the development community, proactively identifying challenges and creating effective solutions for the resource consent and engineering approval processes.
  • Strategic Innovation: Develop and implement both short-term and long-term strategies, ensuring our practices align with the Council's Strategic Plan and best practice standards.
  • Financial & Risk Oversight: Oversee team finances, manage expenditure responsibly, and champion robust risk management practices that protect our community's interests.


About You
We're looking for an experienced and forward-thinking leader with:

  • A recognised tertiary qualification in Resource Management or a relevant engineering discipline.
  • A solid understanding of the resource consent and engineering approvals processes.
  • Expertise in technical engineering practices, particularly relating to subdivisions, and connections with natural water systems and three waters infrastructure.
  • Proven experience in staff and financial management, with the ability to lead by example.
  • A current driver's license.
  • An understanding of Te Tiriti principles and Mātauranga Māori, and experience navigating political or regulatory challenges (desirable).


What We Offer

  • Paid birthday leave! Take a day off to celebrate YOU
  • Wellbeing leave, plus additional wellbeing perks
  • Flexible working options
  • Free pool entry and discounted gym memberships
  • One paid volunteer leave day each year… plus much more


About Us
At Hutt City Council our vision is to build a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all our people thrive - Kia noho mai tēnei tāone hei pou herenga waka, hei pou herenga kaupapa, hei wāhi whai hua ki hōna iwi.

It's never been a better time to join the team at Hutt City Council. We're committed to ensuring Te Awakairangi, our place, thrives - and we need exceptional people to help us achieve this.

Join Us Today!

If you're passionate about making a real difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you. Tūhono mai. Come join us!

Applications close at 11.55pm on Wednesday 30 April 2025. Please note we may review applications before the closing date and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to withdraw the job advertisement at any time. 

Desired Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Coordination
  • Time Management

Benefits and Perks

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    Care and Appreciation
  • ⚖
    Work-Life Balance Support
  • ⏰
    Flexible Work

Job Schedule

  • Monday to Friday
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