Asset Planning Engineer

Asset 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 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 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 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.

Closing date for applications is 4 January 2026