Graduate Engineer

Invercargill city council – Invercargill, South Island

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 exceptional individuals who are as passionate about shaping the future as we are.

Our friendly Engineering Services team are seeking a Graduate Engineer for a permanent full-time role.

In this role you'll be part of our responsive and supportive team assisting with the delivery of projects in a professional manner, from inception through to operational handover for Council's infrastructure. Your keen interest in engineering will be put to good use immediately with plenty of opportunity for on the job learning and professional development.

Key responsibilities for this role include :

• Working across all stages of a project under the coaching and support of our senior engineers.
• Preparing designs following recognised standards and guidelines or engineering good practice.
• Coordinating the day-to-day running of project works, ensuring they are effective and timely, within budget, and with outcomes that meet the contract specifications.
• Performing the role of Engineer's Representative for relevant NZ3910 contracts, with appropriate oversight while ensuring reports, tenders, contracts, and other engineering services documentation meet best practice standards and ICC's policies and requirements.
• Supplying timely and accurate reports to project specific Project Control Groups.

What you will bring :

What we offer :

Waihōpai Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the heart and hub of Southland. We're known for our lush green spaces like 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, the Waihōpai River, a lively restaurant scene and a sensible gridded layout with wide streets and a 10-minute drive to work.

For more information please see the full job description or contact the Invercargill City Council on .

Apply online at

Applications close 11 January 2026. 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.

Successful applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in New Zealand. While all applications will be reviewed, first priority will be given to those applicants who are currently residing in New Zealand

Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad .

#J-18808-Ljbffr