This role presents an opportunity to join Central Otago District Council to develop in the roading space

Salary: $56,755.00 - $76,786.00

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Job Description

The Opportunity

This role presents an opportunity to join Central Otago District Council to develop in the roading space.

Performing in an operational capacity, the Roading Graduate Engineer supports delivery of physical work across Central Otago’s diverse roading network, the development and implementation of roading strategies, policies and plans, and management of Council’s legal responsibilities and obligations as a road controlling authority.

We are seeking a New Graduate to grow into a Roading Network Engineer to support road management activities, and delivery of physical work across Central Otago’s diverse roading network.

Our Culture

• The Central Otago District Council is embarking on a customer and community driven transformation, supporting the local community to positively experience our services.
• We're proud to be an inclusive workplace; we celebrate difference, diversity, and aim to empower our employees. We are an organisation built on innovation and optimism and are embarking on an organisation reset. We are motivated to continue to develop a place where we value our people and provide opportunities for them to build outstanding careers and a better Central Otago.
• An excellent working environment where passionate and committed team members strive to make a difference for current and future generations. We are an organisation with a strong focus on delivery and doing meaningful work that has a direct impact on the lives of our Central Otago community.

What you'll need to succeed

We want someone driven, enthusiastic, and practically minded. A true team player with a desire to live in a stunning and growing community.

Couple this with:

• A degree or diploma in engineering, or relevant experience in roading.
• Hold a full New Zealand Drivers licence
• Competent with Microsoft Excel and Word software
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer/public relationship skills.
• Analytical skills and judgement to review technical problems and issues
• Self-motivated, supportive, and adaptable
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team with a minimum of supervision
• Takes responsibility and accountability for their own actions and day to day decision making
• Able to cope with a variety of situations, and resolve potential conflicts with internal and external customers
• Able to listen, express ideas clearly, and report effectively
• Ability to promote the desired interest of the Central Otago District Council through good public relations

Apply here

Applications close 12 February 2023