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Central Otago District Council:Senior Land Development Engineer

Central Otago District Council:Senior Land Development Engineer

Central Otago District Council

Listed: 30 Oct 2025

This role presents opportunity to join Central Otago District Council to play a key role in overseeing development in Central Otago to meet the needs of the community now, and in the future.

You’ll partner with the wider infrastructure team and planning to provide advice and solutions that support and contribute to on-going development in Central Otago. Bringing experience in land development processes and construction you will also have strong communication skills, be willing to take ownership of issues and solutions, and be confident of working with minimal supervision.



If you are a driven, enthusiastic, and practically minded team player with a desire to live in a stunning and growing community, then this is the opportunity for you!


What you’ll need to succeed:

  • A tertiary qualification in engineering or surveying.
  • 5 years relevant work experience.
  • Experience in subdivision construction an advantage.
  • An understanding of resource management planning processes.
  • Strong customer service focus.
  • Able to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Well organised and consistent in setting, prioritising, and meeting deadlines.


In return the successful applicant will receive:

  • Competitive market remuneration
  • Flexible working arrangements (by application)
  • Career development and training opportunities
  • A great working environment
  • An active organisation social club


Please apply online.

Applications close the 14 of November 2025.