Full Time | Fixed Term (1 year) | Rangiora Based

(Intermediate-level applicants also encouraged to apply)

• Are you a driven and solutions focused Senior Project Engineer?
• Are you experienced in delivering a range of projects and looking for your next challenge?
• Are you looking for a role where you can have a positive, lasting impact on your community?

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

Waimakariri District Council is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to work within the Utilities Projects Team as part of the Project Delivery Unit, based in Rangiora, North Canterbury. The Project Delivery Unit provides engineering design, delivery, project management and development consultancy services to the Utilities and Roading Department, Greenspace Team, and the wider Council.

While this role is targeted at senior-level professionals, we also welcome applications from intermediate engineers who are ready to take the next step in their career, we’d love to hear from you too.

In this key position you will take responsibility for:

• Managing capital works projects to ensure they carried out in a timely, technically competent and efficient manner
• Working closely with Council staff, consultants, clients and contractors to deliver outstanding results
• Ensuring that the planning, investigation, design and construction of facilities is carried out in such a way that the environment is protected and enhanced

About You

• Be a qualified Civil or Natural Resources Engineer, or hold an alternative relevant tertiary qualification with technical expertise in Engineering
• Proven experience in project engineering, ideally in infrastructure or public works
• Have strong technical, organisation skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

What We Offer

• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• A healthy work-life balance
• Employee benefits including additional leave, health checks, and flexible working
• Professional development opportunities
• A role that makes a real difference to your community

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.

Please note, to apply for this role you must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

Applications close on 16 November 2025.