Road Drainage Engineer

Welcome to Heretaunga, the area renowned for its rich and fertile landscape that is sustained by its life-giving dews and waterways. Welcome to Heretaunga, whose beauty is observed by the sharp eye of the harrier hawk; a landscape rich in history and with an esteemed legacy of caring and providing for its inhabitants.

Taitara Mahi – Road Drainage Engineer
Permanent full-time

Ko te āheinga | About the opportunity:

Hastings District Council has developed a reputation for getting things done and being proactive in supporting its communities. Cyclone Gabrielle has devastated parts of our community and Council is at the forefront of the recovery. The impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle were significant on our Roading network. The community has responded, and our recovery is gaining momentum with the investigation, planning and design of a vast recovery programme to rebuild our devastated and fragile roading infrastructure.

Council requires an experienced Road Drainage Engineer who will support the Transportation Operations team. The role will identify and manage the delivery of our Road Drainage projects within the Transportation Team, delivering quality and cost efficient resilient roading infrastructure.

You will play a pivotal role within the Transportation Operations Team and work closely with our industry leading Professional Services Panel of Consultants.

This position will manage delivery of the Cyclone Recovery Programme by supporting the delivery of the programme of works to meet the needs of HDC, Consultants and Contractors in a manner that creates an enduring relationship by:

• Technical support
• Contract Management
• Financial Management
• Relationship Management

Ōu wheako –about you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A recognised industry qualification
• Road drainage design and specification experience
• Initiative and be able to work in a team environment.
• A cool and collected manner when working under pressure
• Public sector experience desirable
• An innovative and proactive approach to solving problems

Situated in the heart of Ngāti Kahungunu, the Hastings district and Hawke’s Bay offer an enjoyable environment in which to live, work and play.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. Are you keen to be a part of our journey?