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

Desirable

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 - all only 90 minutes from big cities - Auckland, Tauranga and Hamilton.

Some of the staff benefits we offer are :

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

Reference #

Posted on

27 Nov

Closes on

04 Jan

Location(s)

Thames

Expertise

Engineering & Technical

Job level(s)

Experienced

Work type(s)

Permanent full-time