Roading Engineer

at  ThamesCoromandel District Council

• Full-time permanent position (40 hours per week)
• Centrally located in Ōtorohanga (2 hours from Auckland, Tauranga, Thames and the central mountains).
• Fantastic rural roading network, with plenty of opportunities to stretch your skills.

ABOUT US

Ōtorohanga District Council supports the enablement of local decision-making and action on behalf of the community while promoting social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of our community in the present and for the future.
Ōtorohanga District covers 1976 square kilometres of beauty, from the peaceful seaside towns of Kāwhia and Aotea in the west, to tranquil Lake Arapuni on the eastern boundary.
Apply today!
If you have any queries or wish to a have a confidential discuss about the role, please reach out to Manager Roading, Paul Strange either by email at pauls@otodc.govt.nz or phone on 027 321 3393.
Otorohanga District Council is a place where everyone has opportunity. So however, you identify and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day. We’re an equal opportunity employer and recognise that a diverse workforce is crucial to our success as a business.
Reference #

29480
Posted on

08 May 2024
Closes on

22 May 2024 17:00
Location(s)

Ōtorohanga
Expertise

Engineering & Technical
Job level(s)

Experienced
Work type(s)

Permanent full-time

Reporting to Manager Roading, you will be responsible for developing and delivering a proactive programme of work to make sure the district’s roading infrastructure is maintained effectively to improve the safety and resilience of the roading network. As the Roading Engineer, you will:

• Use your skills to ensure the Roading network is programmed proactively to provide value and resilience for the community. The network offers fantastic variety, with plenty of challenges and opportunities to innovate and develop solutions while still doing the basics well.
• Manage contractors to deliver the programme, and react to events, with timely actions and robust solutions while keeping to budgets.
• Ensure Council’s systems and processes are used well to keep data up-to-date and accurate.
• Ensure technical jargon is explained in plain English so the information is easy to understand.
• Collaborate with neighbouring Councils and other stakeholders.