Senior Development Engineer

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Te Tūranga | About the role

We’re looking for a Senior Development Engineer to join our team and help shape safe, practical, and sustainable development across Tauranga.

In this role, you’ll use your engineering expertise to help guide development across the city. You’ll provide advice on infrastructure, landform, and natural hazard matters across a range of resource management processes, helping ensure development is safe, practical, and fit for purpose.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, working with a wide range of people, and contributing to Tauranga’s growth and future.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll provide specialist engineering input across a variety of work, including:

• pre-application advice for proposed developments


• engineering input into resource consent and building consent applications


• reviewing section 223 and 224 applications


• assessing infrastructure and landform issues, including natural hazards and risk


• helping improve systems, standards, and processes related to development engineering


• providing clear, practical advice to applicants, colleagues, and stakeholders


• supporting and mentoring others in the team with your technical knowledge and experience

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

We’re keen to hear from people who:

• hold a relevant engineering qualification such as BE, BEngTech, BSc, or similar


• bring significant experience in landform and/or infrastructure development


• demonstrate strong knowledge of development engineering, infrastructure, and natural hazard risk


• make sound, well-reasoned decisions on complex issues


• work confidently across a range of stakeholders and build strong relationships


• communicate clearly and take a practical, customer-focused approach

You’ll contribute to work that has a visible impact on our city and communities. In return, you’ll join a collaborative team that values good decision-making and continuous improvement.

Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council is one of Tauranga’s largest employers, and we’re proud to attract talented people to our driven, passionate, and community-focused team.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where people feel valued and supported.

To highlight that our people are our greatest asset, we offer a wide range of benefits that include 5 weeks annual leave, flexible hours and work from home options, as well as career development opportunities.

You can find out more about working at Tauranga City Council here.

Te Tukanga | How to apply

If you’re an experienced engineer who wants to help shape quality development outcomes for Tauranga, we’d love to hear from you.

To submit your application, please apply online, as we are unable to accept applications via email.

If you need more information about the role, please contact Clare Hamilton at [email protected]

Applications will close Sunday 14th June

We’re committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those living with disabilities.
If you need any support or adjustments to take part in our recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]

• You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.


• Tauranga City Council does not accept unsolicited contact or applications from recruitment agencies. We will not pay fees or commissions related to unsolicited contact.

Job Description: Senior Development Engineer