Stormwater Planning Engineer (Remote)

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About the team | Ko te rōpū nei

The Three Waters Unit is responsible for delivering sustainable water and resource recovery services to the community, including the planning and management of stormwater, surface water and waterways along with the supply and treatment of drinking water and management of wastewater.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

This is a multi-faceted role where you will provide advice and input to the planning and implementation of the Council’s stormwater, waterways, drainage and flood management activities, including development of and connection to the Council’s stormwater network. You’ll be assisting the planning for the delivery of the Council’s capital programme and making valued contributions to a team at the forefront of implementing transformational regulatory change including Water Reforms, best practice stormwater and flood management, cutting edge technical innovation and making a difference at the leading edge of these advancements.

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A degree level qualification in Civil or Natural Resources engineering or equivalent
• Solid surface water and waterways experience including flood management, stormwater networks and facilities and drainage engineering.
• General civil engineering design, analysis, project planning and execution relating to stormwater and waterways
• Experience with consultation, providing expert advice including for consenting processes and maintaining partnerships internally and externally, including customer interactions.
• Highly developed communication skills including verbal, report writing and presentation.

What’s in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Want to be involved in shaping your City? Here at the Council we know our strength comes from our people, working together as one team to create results. When you join us, you’re getting involved first hand, and contributing to crafting the Christchurch community. You will also benefit from:

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements – WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
• Collaboration – exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits – a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at jobs@ccc.govt.nz

Hours of work – 37.5 – 40 hours per week
Position – Permanent
Location – This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices

Applications may be reviewed and interviews may be held in mid to late January.