• Competitive salary plus benefits (including medical insurance, extra Kiwisaver, birthday leave, extra leave, cash payments and more)
• Flexible working arrangements (hours & location) available

Are you a Development Engineering Officer or working in a similar position? Are you looking for a role where you can really make an impact?

Why work with us?

Join us as a Development Engineering Officer and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Tasman region. We are a unitary authority covering a large, diverse region. This provides a unique opportunity for engineers to be directly involved in a variety of development projects and decisions, working with the Resource Consents team.

Our benefits package is unique - customise to suit your preferences, options of extra leave, additional Kiwisaver or superannuation contributions or cash allowance. Plus a day off on your birthday too!

About the role:

As a Development Engineering Officer, you will leverage your expertise to assist positive development outcomes for the Tasman region. This includes providing recommendations/signoff for a number of activities, in compliance with Engineering standards and the RMA, and also assisting with long term development outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assess incoming consents against the engineering requirements in the Tasman Resource Management Plan and engineering standards.
• Engage with Developers and their Engineers to provide feedback, advice and direction.
• Ensure all aspects of development-related infrastructure meet Council requirements and New Zealand Engineering Standards - includes carrying out site inspections and reviewing designs.
• Work with and assist other Council teams including Community Infrastructure, Building Consents, Natural Hazards, Environmental, Parks and Reserves, and Policy.
• Work with stakeholders, iwi and the community.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a Degree in Engineering or Level 6 Diploma in Engineering or equivalent.
• Have experience working with Local Government and applying the associated legislation.
• Be able to think logically, analytically, practically and laterally.
• Be a great communicator with a wide spectrum of people.
• Have a competent level of computer skills encompassing Microsoft Office products, geographic information systems, and ability and willingness to learn new/enhanced applications.
• Hold a current and valid NZ driver's licence.

Discover the Tasman Region

We are a region with a growing economy and picture-postcard landscapes, beaches and National Parks that offer those with a love of the outdoors a quality-of-life others can only imagine. We're highly connected, surprisingly diverse, and blessed with vibrant arts, artisans, abundant wineries, craft breweries, world-class mountain biking, and much, much more!

We aim to build great communities through employing great people. Will you be one of them?