Full Time | Permanent | Rangiora based

Join a team that’s shaping the future of one of New Zealand’s fast-growing districts!

The Waimakariri District is a vibrant and rapidly expanding region just north of Christchurch, offering an exceptional lifestyle and strong community spirit. With a population now exceeding 65,000 residents, the district continues to grow, driven by its attractive mix of rural charm, urban convenience, and strategic infrastructure investment.

At Waimakariri District Council, we’re proud to support this growth by delivering high-quality services and planning for a thriving future. We are seeking an experienced Asset Planning Engineer to manage the Roading and Transportation asset management system(s) and deliver the Transportation Activity Management Plan.

About the Role:

This role is responsible for ensuring asset management planning is undertaken in accordance with asset management best practice and complies with all Council and legislative requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain Roading and Transportation asset management systems.

• Lead the development and delivery of the Transportation Activity Management Plan.

• Ensure compliance with NZ Transport Agency requirements and Audit NZ standards.

• Coordinate the annual Roading and Transport asset revaluation process.

• Oversee asset condition assessment programmes and data quality.

• Deliver accurate and timely internal and external asset performance reporting.

About You:

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

You'll ideally bring:

• Experience in asset management planning within a transportation, roading, infrastructure, or local government environment.

• Strong knowledge of asset management principles, lifecycle planning, and asset data management.

• Experience using RAMM and an understanding of NZ Transport Agency requirements.

• Sound financial, budgeting, and reporting skills.

• The ability to analyse complex information and translate it into practical recommendations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• A collaborative approach and the ability to build strong working relationships across teams.

Why Join Us?

At Waimakariri District Council, you'll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking organisation committed to delivering great outcomes for our communities.

We offer:

• A rewarding role with genuine impact on the future of the district.

• A collaborative and professional team environment.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Competitive salary and benefits.

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

• Excellent work-life balance in a district renowned for its lifestyle, affordability, and outdoor recreation.

Ready to Apply

If you're passionate about asset management, infrastructure planning, and helping create resilient transport networks for growing communities, we'd love to hear from you.

If you would like to find out more about this role, please contact Joanne McBride, Roading and Transport Manager on 0800 965 468 (0800 WMK GOV) for a confidential discussion.

Applications close at 5 pm Friday 6 November 2026.

Please find the position description here. (NB – if required please access via our website: https://careers.waimakariri.govt.nz/#jobs)

Please note: To be considered for this role, you must currently hold valid working rights for New Zealand. Applications from candidates without current eligibility to work in New Zealand will not be considered