Senior Land Development Engineer

Are you ready to be a part of something exceptional? Invercargill City Council invites you to become a driving force in our future-focused team. With a vibrant atmosphere and an unwavering commitment to our values—positivity, respect, responsibility, and above and beyond—we're passionate about creating a team full of outstanding individuals who are as passionate about shaping the future as we are.

Our Engineering Services team is an in-house consultancy whose focus is to design solutions for engineering projects that benefit our ratepayers, residents and visitors - put simply when it comes to Engineering Services, it is a one-stop-shop!

We are seeking a Senior Land Development Engineer to provide leadership, technical expertise and advice on engineering aspects of subdivisions and developments undertaken by Council and third parties.

The hours of work for this position are 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Acting as Council's in-house subject matter expert on engineering requirements for the subdivision of land and land use changes.
• Ensuring developments are in accordance with Council's requirements, engineering standards and other relevant regulatory plans.
• Supervising, coaching and motivating team members while encouraging a workplace culture of shared ideas, problem solving and mutual support.
• Proactively contributing to the 30 year Infrastructure Strategy, Council's strategic plans and asset and activity management plans by providing sound technical engineering advice.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil).
• Minimum of 8 years demonstrated experience in development engineering.
• Financial understanding of accounting for infrastructure assets.
• Knowledge of the Resource Management Act 1991 consent processes and of New Zealand. local government legislation, practices and standards.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Full NZ Driver's Licence.

What we offer:

• Flexible working environment
• Career progression and training/development opportunities
• Positive focus of employee health and well-being: Workstation assessments, free flu vaccines, EAP services, 50% off eye exams, discounted gym memberships etc
• Kiwisaver and Superannuation Schemes
• Access to sick leave from day one of employment
• Appointment time leave: Up to 2 hours for important appointments eg. Doctor, bank, dentist

Waihōpai Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the heart and hub of Southland. We're known for our lush green spaces, like award-winning Queens Park, our long summer daylight hours and our local legend Burt Munro. Our city has character, charm and a laidback atmosphere. There's outstanding nature reserves, Ōreti Beach and the Waihōpai River to explore plus our lively restaurants complemented by a thriving entertainment and arts scene which are hard to beat! The sensible gridded layout featuring wide streets ensures a convenient 10-minute drive to work. Who wouldn't want to call this place home?

To learn more, view the full position description or contact Invercargill City Council at (03) 211 1777. Please note: applications submitted via SEEK will not be received. Apply online at Jobs - Invercargill City Council.

Applications close 12 September 2025. Please note applications will be processed as they are received and we encourage you to apply early as this advert may be removed at any time.

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand. While all applications will be considered, preference will be given to candidates currently residing in New Zealand.

To apply for this job go to: https://icc.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies https://www.icc.govt.nz/council/jobs

Reference code 6801815. 

Applications close 12 September 2025