Tihei mauri ora!Nau mai, haere mai, tahuti mai ki Heretaunga!Heretaunga haukūnui, Heretaunga ararau, Heretaunga haaro te kaahu, Heretaunga takoto noa!Welcome to Heretaunga, the area renowned for its rich and fertile landscape that is sustained by its life-giving dews and waterways. Welcome to Heretaunga, whose beauty is observed by the sharp eye of the harrier hawk; a landscape rich in history and with an esteemed legacy of caring and providing for its inhabitants.Water is the essence of life. Let's keep New Zealand's flowing pure and clean. Join us and be a guardian of the waters!If you are passionate about everything engineering and naturally curious with an eagle-eye for detail this is the perfect role for you.Work Your Way - Tailor your work week! Whether you're an early riser, night owl or somewhere in-between, we offer flexing working hours to suit your lifestyle. We are open minded to here from you about what days/hours would work best with your lifestyle.About Us -Here in the sunny Hawke's Bay, you'll always have something to do and more time to do it! We enjoy a wonderful climate, great beaches, good educational facilities, plenty of opportunity for outdoor activities, and world class food and wine. The Hastings District is a large and diverse jurisdiction that offers a varied workload covering the full spectrum of urban, coastal and rural issues.We are looking for a Utility Services Engineer to join our 3 Waters Team. This position has a legislative job guarantee.About the role -The purpose of this position is multifaceted, serving many functions within the 3 Waters team. It is primarily operational in nature, working in the filed closely alongside our team of engineers and technical professionals to problem solve issues to maintain compliance with relevant standards and legislation, and respond to both 3 Waters Management requests and customer enquiries.Your day-to-day tasks will include:
Field inspections to ensure compliance with regulations
Customer Service responses
Process utility applications
Project & Contract Management
Ōu wheako - About you -We are looking for a great team player and problem solver who can work well with a wide variety of technical people to deliver a high quality service to our community.The successful candidate will have -
An engineering or similar relevant degree/qualification or significant relevant work experience
A broad knowledge of civil and utility construction
Previous contract management experience
Excellent Customer service mindset
Strong communications ability, including producing reports
What we offerSituated in the heart of Ngāti Kahungunu, the Hastings district and Hawke's Bay offer an enjoyable environment in which to live, work and play. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. Are you keen to be a part of our journey?Hastings District Council offers it's employees -
Flexible working arrangements
Community Service Training Leave - leave to attend training if part of a community service organisation
Superannuation match up to 4% after 12 months
Access to Councils group scheme discounts with Southern Cross
Active Social Club (by membership)
Adam Caccioppoli at Baker Tilly Staples Rodway Recruitment is managing this vacancy. For an initial conversation about the position please contact Adam -Adam.Caccioppoli@bakertillysr.nz or 068787011.
