Assets Engineer (Wastewater And Stormwater)

Assets Engineer (Wastewater and Stormwater)

South Taranaki District Council

Do you want a change in lifestyle?

If so, here's your opportunity!

About our District

• Our mission is to make our communities better and this role will play a key part in achieving this.

We are located in a tranquil area of New Zealand offering some of the best access to the great outdoors.

We also boast attractive housing prices for your town, village or rural lifestyle and we are within commuting distance to larger centres.

About our Organisation

We place strong emphasis on our organisational culture, which in turn creates strong engagement across our team.

We employ people with a 'Can Do' attitude who want to work for a united organisation with a strong sense of family that is proud to serve its communities.

At STDC, we are an energetic, progressive organisation and offer a proven "best place to work" environment.

Our team culture encourages innovation, we care about your professional development, and you will be working with an elite and motivated team of professionals.

About the role

Key responsibilities include assessing network conditions via CCTV and field investigations, analysing asset data, and developing cost-effective renewal programmes.

The role works closely with operational and project teams to coordinate repairs, renewals and support capital projects, including Treatment Plants and pump stations.

Additional duties include managing inflow and infiltration investigations, preparing technical reports and project briefs, updating Asset Management Plans, and facilitating decision-making workshops.

This position plays a vital role in enhancing infrastructure performance, extending asset life, and ensuring compliance with environmental and service standards for long-term community benefit.

Do you have what it takes?

This is a busy role and there is plenty of variety.

You will also provide specialist technical advice on the optimisation of engineering assets, develop maintenance strategies and programs for our assets and much more.

About You

You bring a "can-do" attitude and expertise in asset and contract management, developing works programmes, and writing Asset Management Plans.

You understand capital and operational accounting, asset depreciation, and engineering standards.

Experience in network analysis, inflow / infiltration investigations, and health and safety practices is essential.

The salary range for this position is between

$113,490pa

and

$126,100pa

and the appointed starting level will be dependent on skills and experience and will be discussed during interviews with shortlisted candidates.

This a full-time 40 hours per week role.

How to apply

If this role appeals to you, to download the PD and to apply go to : & enter ref code :

If submitting an application, please ensure you provide a covering letter outlining your skills and experience for the role along with your most current CV.

Applications will close when a suitable candidate has been appointed to the role.

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