- Do you have experience in water engineering techniques?
- Want to work with a collaborative, engaged and forward thinking organisation?
- Are you practical, proactive and solutions-focused?
- Looking for a role where you can have a positive, lasting impact on your community?
About us
The 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 380 employees at the Waimakariri District Council and pride ourselves on working passionately on matters that concern our community and district. Only 20 minutes north of Christchurch, Waimakariri District offers small town and rural lifestyles with a range of outdoor recreation activities on your doorstep but with the advantages of a big city nearby. Whatever your choice of living environment it is readily available and affordable.
About the role
We are seeking a Water Engineer to join the Water Services Unit within our Utilities and Roading Department. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and skilled engineer with expertise in water engineering to join a progressive and customer-focused council.
The successful applicant will have overall ownership of the operation of our water supplies, including maintenance contracts, management of service requests, compliance with consents, as well as responding to natural events. You will be a key part of the Water Operations team responsible for ensuring the Council’s water supply systems are operated and maintained to a high standard and ensuring that water services are delivered in a safe and efficient manner.
Our ideal candidate will have experience with water supply system and sound knowledge of operations and maintenance contracts and practices. You will have strong system analysis skills and be good at developing relationships with internal staff and contractors. We are looking for someone who has a positive can-do attitude and is also able to communicate effectively.
We offer a competitive salary package designed to attract the right person to join our team, great working conditions and a very supportive and friendly team environment where you really can make a difference. This role will suit a qualified engineer, preferably with a degree, with technical expertise in Water Engineering. The Council is a Professional Development Partner with Engineering New Zealand and is an equal opportunity employer.
Please click here to view the Position Description.
For any further information on this position, please contact Kalley Simpson, 3 Waters Manager, on 0800 965 468 (0800 WMKGOV). A job description for this position is available by visiting our website. Please note, to apply for this role you must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
If you have the appropriate skills, experience and attitude to fulfil the requirements of this position, and you want to be on our team then get in touch because we want to hear from you!
Applications close 5pm Sunday, 3rd August 2025.
