Water Services Development Engineer

Description

Summary: Join the Three Waters team as a Development Engineer, supporting developers through infrastructure planning and approval processes in a growing community while ensuring compliant and sustainable water services. Highlights: 1. Make a tangible impact on community infrastructure 2. Support developers through Three Waters infrastructure planning 3. Work "shoulder to shoulder" with a supportive team Are you a motivated civil engineering professional looking to make a tangible impact on community infrastructure? The Central Otago District Council is seeking a dedicated Development Engineer to join our Three Waters team in beautiful Alexandra. In this pivotal role, you will support developers through Three Waters infrastructure planning and approval processes in an area that is experiencing significant growth You'll work "shoulder to shoulder" with a supportive team, ensuring our community receives compliant and sustainable water services. The Central Otago District Council is looking for a motivated Water Services Development Engineer to join our team in Alexandra. In this pivotal role, you will support developers through Three Waters infrastructure planning and approval processes. Key Responsibilities Include: • Development Planning: providing advice regarding three waters servicing for fast-track applications, plan changes, District Plan reviews and spatial plans. • Early Engagement: Participating in early engagement meetings with developers and other professionals regarding water services engineering aspects of subdivision work. • Design Approval: Reviewing engineering design information and construction drawings to ensure assets to be vested in Council comply with relevant standards. • Construction Supervision: Attending sites during construction to ensure construction of three waters infrastructure is undertaken in accordance with the required standards. • Compliance & Data: Ensuring completed developments are compliant with resource consent conditions and that quality assurance and asset information is complete. What You’ll Bring We are looking for a collaborative professional who balances technical expertise with a strong customer service focus. To be successful, you should have: • A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or a related field. • A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience. • Experience in three water reticulation project management, construction, or design. • Sound knowledge of engineering design/construction standards and documentation. • High-level written and verbal communication skills to explain engineering and planning issues to the public, management, and developers. • The ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders. • A current, valid NZ driver’s license. This is your chance to play a key role in the growth of Central Otago, ensuring three waters infrastructure meets the needs of our community. If this sounds like you, apply now! Applications close 21/04/2026