Asset Management Planning Engineer

Asset Management Planning Engineer

Are you a forward-thinking collaborator, who loves analysis and asset data management? Come help drive the future of our asset management strategy. This is a great opportunity to make a real impact on the district’s future sustainability and bring others along on the journey of excellence and innovation.

About the Role

Reporting to the Asset Management Planning Manager, you will play a pivotal role in advancing Council’s asset management improvement journey. Your work will ensure that our public infrastructure assets are planned and managed to deliver long-term, sustainable outcomes. This position combines technical expertise with collaboration, as you work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to align operations with best-practice asset management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive Asset Management Plans (AMPs)
• Analyse asset data and provide insights to support infrastructure planning
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Contribute to long-term capital planning and asset creation programmes

About you

We’re looking for a proactive and experienced asset management planner who thrives on turning data into smart decisions and building strong relationships. You’ll bring a positive, team-focused approach and a passion for delivering high-quality outcomes that make a real difference for our communities.

Essential

• Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, public infrastructure asset management, or a related field
• Proven experience in developing Asset Management Plans (AMPs) for public infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of long-term capital planning and asset creation programmes
• Hands-on experience in asset data capture and management, particularly for infrastructure assets
• Understanding of asset capitalisation processes
• Proficiency in asset management systems and data analysis tools
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills to achieve collaborative, win–win outcomes
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capability

Desirable

• Experience with GIS platforms and spatial data analysis
• Familiarity with predictive modelling and lifecycle costing
• Knowledge of New Zealand local government asset management frameworks
• Exposure to project management methodologies
• Ability to champion innovation and continuous improvement in asset management planning

About us

You’ll be part of a supportive and innovative team that values growth, shared success, and continuous improvement. We offer a dynamic work environment where your ideas are welcomed, and your contributions recognised.

Our district is filled with pristine beaches, great fishing spots, and friendly communities - and we are only 90 minutes from big cities - Auckland, Tauranga and Hamilton.

Some of the staff benefits we offer are:

• Relocation subsidy

• Medical insurance, Life insurance and income protection
• Sick leave on commencement of employment
• Flexible work arrangements and a family friendly work environment
• Access to wellbeing resources and workplace support
• No traffic queues

If you’re ready to help shape the future of asset management and be part of a collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and what excites you about this opportunity.

The right to work in New Zealand and a current, full drivers' licence is mandatory. Previous applicants need not apply.

Closing date for applications is 19 February 2026