Contract Engineer - Auckland

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, 12 August 2025 at 10 : 00 am

Protecting the health of our water.

We believe that’s worth caring about.

About Us :

At Citycare Water, we’re proud to be the country’s largest dedicated experts in three waters – around 600 good people, making it happen across 10 locations. We specialise in water network maintenance and reticulation renewal construction. We service almost a quarter of properties nationwide; and we maintain over 20,000kms of pipe network. That’s 2X the length of the NZ’s state highways! Water may seem like such an everyday thing. but that’s what makes it so important. every day, every living thing needs it.

So, join us on our mission to ensure every community has access to safe water for life - we believe that’s worth striving for.

About the job :

We’re seeking an experienced Contract Engineer to support the profitable and sustainable growth of our Water division, aligning with Citycare Water’s vision, values, and strategic objectives – including growth, innovation, efficiency, and excellence – by ensuring projects are executed efficiently.

Working closely with the divisional, operations and business development managers, you will be responsible for planning, scheduling and coordinating the technical and management aspects of projects, as well as maintaining strong relationships with our clients.

This may include :

• Helping to prepare work proposals including concept design and costings in accordance with Citycare pricing structure and risk profile.
• Providing assistance with the supervision of and day-day management of projects and supervision of specified projects by staff and others.
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with Watercare & Auckland Council and new clients as required.
• Supplying accurate reports to Contract Manager on actual vs. programmed achievements.
• Supporting with resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise
• Having a detailed understanding of specific contract documents – applicable to services to be delivered.

Your passion for innovation and efficiency, along with your alignment with Citycare Water’s values and commitment to upholding Te Mana O te Wai, will ensure your success in this role.

What you’ll need :

Whether you’re returning to the workforce, looking to step into a more senior role, or bringing transferable skills from another sector – we encourage you to apply.

All preferred candidates will be required to complete preemployment checks to the employer’s satisfaction. These checks include but are not limited to, Ministry of Justice criminal conviction report, medical assessment, and drug and alcohol testing.

If you have any further questions, please email

Benefits and culture :

At our core, we believe that diverse teams drive better outcomes . We're proud to support and invest in initiatives that create a workplace where everyone feels they belong :

Find out more :

Visit our Careers page to hear from our people about what it’s like working for Citycare Water, and visit our News section to read about the work we do protecting the health of our water in our local communities .

We encourage all applicants, regardless of their background or experience, to apply if they feel they are a good fit for the role. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and believes that every member of our team brings unique perspectives and strengths to our company.

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