In this role you'll be guiding a team of river engineers and engineering officers, developing and managing a work programme in our maintained river networks.
You'll maintain close working relationships with our stormwater, roading, environmental science, hazards and hydrology teams as well as actively engage with our iwi partners, stakeholders and landowner representatives.
There is plenty of variety - one day you will be out on the rivers, working with our operations contractor and speaking with members of the community and the next you could be in the office leading the Rivers and Coastal Structures team, working with other staff and Councillors to develop and deliver river management strategies.
Our role is to provide protection to people and property while helping us to deliver on our obligations to implement Te Mana o te Wai.
Some of the conversations you will have to lead will be challenging, but also very rewarding.
Your Skills:
Yes, we are looking for a qualified Civil Engineer (or other relevant degree) with a significant number of years post graduate experience in river works and flood protection.
However, just as important to us is:
The Rewards:
Up for the Challenge?
Apply today.
You can view the full details, and submit your application online at https://careers.tasman.govt.nz/Vacancies or for more information contact the People and Wellbeing Team on Ph. 03 543 8405.
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Applications close 20 August 2023