Development Engineer Council Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Senior Development Engineer

at Tauranga City Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Total Annual Remuneration $126,000 - $140,000

Senior role shaping safe, practical and sustainable city development
Provide expert advice on infrastructure, landform and natural hazards
Join a collaborative team focused on quality outcomes and improvement

Senior role shaping safe, practical and sustainable city development
Provide expert advice on infrastructure, landform and natural hazards
Join a collaborative team focused on quality outcomes and improvement

Help guide Tauranga's growth in a senior engineering role within a supportive, expert team

subClassification: Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Civil Engineer

at Success Group Limited

This is a Full time job

Bay of Plenty

$105,000 – $120,000 per year

Competitive Salary
Career Development
Work Life Balance

Competitive Salary
Career Development
Work Life Balance

Lead infrastructure projects with mentorship opportunities. Competitive pay, flexible work, and strong work-life balance.

Recruited byChristi de la porte

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Listed eight days ago

Development Engineer

at Watercare Services Limited

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland

Income protection and life insurance.

Fantastic modern Newmarket offices, close to public transport.
Support new developments by reviewing designs, consents, and network connections
Ensure water and wastewater assets meet standards and are fit for long-term use

Fantastic modern Newmarket offices, close to public transport.
Support new developments by reviewing designs, consents, and network connections
Ensure water and wastewater assets meet standards and are fit for long-term use

Support Auckland growth as a Development Engineer-review designs, ensure compliant assets, and deliver sustainable water services solutions.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Development Engineer

at Madison Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

NZD 40 - 55 per hour

Approvals‑focused role with strong stakeholder exposure
4–5 month contract, immediate start
Water, wastewater or stormwater background considered

Approvals‑focused role with strong stakeholder exposure
4–5 month contract, immediate start
Water, wastewater or stormwater background considered

Contract Development Engineer role supporting water & wastewater approvals, EPAs and consents across Auckland. 4–5 months

subClassification: Building Services EngineeringBuilding Services Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

17d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Development Engineer

at Tauranga City Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Total Annual Remuneration $126,000 - $140,000

Senior role shaping safe, practical and sustainable city development
Provide expert advice on infrastructure, landform and natural hazards
Join a collaborative team focused on quality outcomes and improvement

Senior role shaping safe, practical and sustainable city development
Provide expert advice on infrastructure, landform and natural hazards
Join a collaborative team focused on quality outcomes and improvement

Help guide Tauranga's growth in a senior engineering role within a supportive, expert team

subClassification: Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Development Engineer

at Napier City Council

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

Salary range $105,700-$124,300 dependent on exp

Fixed Term - 6 Months | Full Time 40hrs | Experienced Enginner required
Practical development engineering experience in LG environment is preferred
Quarterly values awards + Birthday vouchers + Social club

Fixed Term - 6 Months | Full Time 40hrs | Experienced Enginner required
Practical development engineering experience in LG environment is preferred
Quarterly values awards + Birthday vouchers + Social club

Bring your development engineering expertise to projects that help shape Napier’s future.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

16d ago

Listed eight days ago

Geotechnical Land Development Engineer

at Auckland Council

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$88,528 to $120,000 + 3.5% KiwiSaver contribution

Land development engineering opportunity
Hybrid role with flexible working options based in Albany
Salary will be $88,528 to $120,000 plus 3.5% KiwiSaver contribution

Land development engineering opportunity
Hybrid role with flexible working options based in Albany
Salary will be $88,528 to $120,000 plus 3.5% KiwiSaver contribution

Land Development Engineer with Geotechnical knowledge to provide expertise to our Building and Resource Consenting teams

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8d ago•Expiring

Listed eleven days ago

Development Engineer

at Auckland Council

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

$88,528 to $114,000 plus 3.5% KiwiSaver

Land development engineering opportunity
Hybrid role with flexible working options based in South Auckland
Salary will be $88,528 to $114,000 plus 3.5% KiwiSaver contribution

Land development engineering opportunity
Hybrid role with flexible working options based in South Auckland
Salary will be $88,528 to $114,000 plus 3.5% KiwiSaver contribution

Provide essential expertise to our Building and Resource Consenting teams

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

11d ago•Expiring

Listed nine days ago

Senior Development Engineer

at Auckland Council

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$102,595 to $132,770 + 3.5% KiwiSaver contribution

Senior Land development engineering opportunity
Hybrid role with flexible working options based in Albany
Salary will be $102,595 to $132,770 plus 3.5% KiwiSaver contribution

Senior Land development engineering opportunity
Hybrid role with flexible working options based in Albany
Salary will be $102,595 to $132,770 plus 3.5% KiwiSaver contribution

Provide technical engineering input and guidance on asset approvals and consents

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago•Expiring

Listed fifteen days ago

Project Engineer

at Veolia

This is a Full time job

Papakura, Auckland

Are you a talented engineer ready to make an impact on New Zealand's infrastructure?

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

15d ago

Listed eight days ago

Civil Urban Development Engineers & Designers - All Levels move to Australia

at Arcadis Australia Pacific

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Flexible & supportive work environment and culture

Move to Australia for more balance, sunshine and lifestyle
Relocation assistance provided to help make your move easy
Join a high performing national team delivering major urban development projects

Move to Australia for more balance, sunshine and lifestyle
Relocation assistance provided to help make your move easy
Join a high performing national team delivering major urban development projects

Deliver urban development projects across Aust's East Coast, lead design work, & collaborate with clients to shape sustainable, city shaping outcomes

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8d ago

Listed nine days ago

Project Engineer

at Stratford District Council

This is a Full time job

Stratford, Taranaki

Help shape how the Stratford District looks now and in the future by playing a pivotal part in delivering our capital projects as our Project Engineer

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago

Listed five days ago

Civil Engineer —Senior

at Everest

This is a Full time job

Greenlane, Auckland

$115,000 – $135,000 per year

Project work across land development, roading, stormwater and infrastructure
Clear pathway to CPEng with active support and mentoring from senior engineers
Close-knit team with real responsibility from day one.

Project work across land development, roading, stormwater and infrastructure
Clear pathway to CPEng with active support and mentoring from senior engineers
Close-knit team with real responsibility from day one.

Are you ready to step up from intermediate level, ready to bring your knowledge and help shape the next generation of engineers?

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed ten days ago

Manager - Infrastructure

at Waikato Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$190,000 – $220,000 per year

Lead high‑impact programmes safeguarding people, land and infrastructure.
Relocation costs + Additional Leave + WFH +Flexible Working + Extra Sick Leave.
Training and Development Opportunities Provided + Annual Salary Review.

Lead high‑impact programmes safeguarding people, land and infrastructure.
Relocation costs + Additional Leave + WFH +Flexible Working + Extra Sick Leave.
Training and Development Opportunities Provided + Annual Salary Review.

Leads Waikato’s flood, river and drainage systems, delivering programmes that safeguard communities and ensure sustainable, resilient infrastructure.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

10d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Civil Engineer

at Success Group Limited

This is a Full time job

Bay of Plenty

$105,000 – $120,000 per year

Competitive Salary
Career Development
Work Life Balance

Competitive Salary
Career Development
Work Life Balance

Lead infrastructure projects with mentorship opportunities. Competitive pay, flexible work, and strong work-life balance.

Recruited byChristi de la porte

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19d ago

Listed five days ago

Activities Manager - Three Waters

at Palmerston North City Council

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

$134,899 and $158,705

Provide leadership across water, wastewater and stormwater
Work alongside senior leaders shaping future water services
Lead asset planning and infrastructure investment programmes

Provide leadership across water, wastewater and stormwater
Work alongside senior leaders shaping future water services
Lead asset planning and infrastructure investment programmes

Strategic infrastructure leadership opportunity supporting the delivery and future direction of Palmy’s Three Waters networks.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed three days ago

Construction Engineer

at Queenstown Lakes District Council

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago(Hybrid)

Base Salary + Employee Benefits + Kiwisaver

Access to a host of QLDC benefits
Hybrid + flexible working practices
Genuine commitment to your training and career development

Access to a host of QLDC benefits
Hybrid + flexible working practices
Genuine commitment to your training and career development

We're looking for a skilled Construction Engineer to join our Property & Infrastructure directorate in a full-time, permanent role.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Land Development Civil Engineer

at Harper Smith Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Design large residential subdivision projects using 12d
Take projects from concept through to detailed design and council approvals
Work with a team delivering high-quality land development projects

Design large residential subdivision projects using 12d
Take projects from concept through to detailed design and council approvals
Work with a team delivering high-quality land development projects

Join a well-regarded land development consultancy delivering subdivision and infrastructure projects. Design-focused role using 12d.

Recruited byStephen Smith

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty five days ago

Three Waters Design Engineer

at Decipher Group Limited

This is a Full time job

Invercargill Central, Southland

Invercargill based
Work across the full project lifecycle
Progress your career with an affordable lifestyle

Invercargill based
Work across the full project lifecycle
Progress your career with an affordable lifestyle

Progress your engineering career in a beautiful and affordable part of New Zealand

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed nineteen days ago

Asset Planning Engineer

at Waimakariri District Council

This is a Full time job

Rangiora, Canterbury

Competitive remuneration and employee benefits

Competitive remuneration and employee benefits
Flexible working arrangements to support work life balance
Make a difference in the community

Competitive remuneration and employee benefits
Flexible working arrangements to support work life balance
Make a difference in the community

Shape the future of transport in a growing district, using asset data and planning expertise to deliver resilient, community‑focused roading.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19d ago

Listed four days ago

Civil Engineering Team Lead

at Arawai Engineering Consulting

This is a Full time job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

$140,000 – $170,000 per year

Interesting and challenging projects
Supportive, people-first culture
Equal Pay

Interesting and challenging projects
Supportive, people-first culture
Equal Pay

We’re looking for a hands-on, technically strong professional with experience in Water or Stormwater Analysis and Design.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

4d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Senior Engineer (Civil / Land Development)

at Civix Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Meaningful work that helps shape real communities
Supportive, collaborative team with great development opportunities
Variety, ownership and the chance to influence project outcomes

Meaningful work that helps shape real communities
Supportive, collaborative team with great development opportunities
Variety, ownership and the chance to influence project outcomes

Grow your career with Civix as a Senior Engineer working on meaningful civil and land development projects.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

16d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Senior Land Development Engineer (Wānaka)

at Patersons

This is a Full time job

Wanaka, Otago

$120,000 – $150,000 per year

Lead major Wānaka land development projects.
Work across feasibility, design and construction delivery.
Join a respected multidisciplinary consultancy.

Lead major Wānaka land development projects.
Work across feasibility, design and construction delivery.
Join a respected multidisciplinary consultancy.

Lead land development projects shaping Wānaka communities, working on major developments like Northlake, Three Parks and Alpine Meadows.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

29d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty nine days ago

Senior Land Development Engineer - Major Land Development Projects

at Patersons

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago

$120,000 – $150,000 per year

Lead major Queenstown land development projects.
Work across feasibility, design and construction delivery.
Join a respected multidisciplinary consultancy.

Lead major Queenstown land development projects.
Work across feasibility, design and construction delivery.
Join a respected multidisciplinary consultancy.

Lead complex land development projects in Queenstown, including major developments such as Kingston, with a respected multidisciplinary consultancy.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

29d ago•Expiring

Listed ten days ago

Team Leader - Development Enigneering

at Whangarei District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Whangarei Central, Northland

Working from our new purposed built facility in Central Whangarei
Competitive Salary + Annual Review + KiwiSaver
Benefits: Medical Insurance | Life Insurance | Continuous Learning Opportunities

Working from our new purposed built facility in Central Whangarei
Competitive Salary + Annual Review + KiwiSaver
Benefits: Medical Insurance | Life Insurance | Continuous Learning Opportunities

Opportunity to lead the team providing professional engineering services and advice on development projects within our thriving district.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

10d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Senior/Associate Engineer (CPEng) – Land Development

at Inovo Projects Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Deliver projects from concept to completion
Build strong client and stakeholder relationships
Provide technical leadership and sound advice

Deliver projects from concept to completion
Build strong client and stakeholder relationships
Provide technical leadership and sound advice

Lead Auckland land development projects at Inovo. CPEng role with client, team & council leadership, plus mentoring in a collaborative team.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

29d ago•Expiring

Listed nine days ago

Community Project Planner

at Southland District Council

This is a Full time job

Invercargill Central, Southland

Professional development opportunities
Work with your community
Hybrid working options available

Professional development opportunities
Work with your community
Hybrid working options available

Join our newly created community project planning team and specialise in the planning and scoping phase of community projects.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Intermediate - Senior Civil/ 3 Waters Engineer

at Probase Engineering Limited

This is a Full time job

Te Rapa, Waikato

Probase Engineering is on the look out for an Intermediate - Senior Civil/ 3 waters Engineer.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed two days ago

CIVIL ENGINEER - STORMWATER SPECIALIST

at Resonant Consulting Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

$130,000 – $170,000 per year

Lifestyle benefits of a regional city
Employee Share Ownership Plan
Excellent remuneration

Lifestyle benefits of a regional city
Employee Share Ownership Plan
Excellent remuneration

Take a lead role in delivering land development infrastructure projects, managing client relationships, and contributing to technical leadership

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed nine days ago

Manager - Infrastructure

at Waikato Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$190,000 – $220,000 per year

Lead high‑impact programmes safeguarding people, land and infrastructure.
Relocation costs + Additional Leave + WFH +Flexible Working + Extra Sick Leave.
Training and Development Opportunities Provided + Annual Salary Review.

Lead high‑impact programmes safeguarding people, land and infrastructure.
Relocation costs + Additional Leave + WFH +Flexible Working + Extra Sick Leave.
Training and Development Opportunities Provided + Annual Salary Review.

Leads Waikato’s flood, river and drainage systems, delivering programmes that safeguard communities and ensure sustainable, resilient infrastructure.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Civil Engineering Designer | Transport

at AECOM New Zealand Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Work on major aviation, transport and renewables infrastructure projects
Learn directly from experienced digital design and geometric specialists
Build long-term technical capability in a supportive Christchurch team

Work on major aviation, transport and renewables infrastructure projects
Learn directly from experienced digital design and geometric specialists
Build long-term technical capability in a supportive Christchurch team

Build your career designing major transport and aviation projects with hands-on mentoring from industry-leading digital design experts.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

15d ago

Listed eight days ago

Civil Urban Development Engineers & Designers - All Levels move to Australia

at Arcadis Australia Pacific

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Flexible & supportive work environment and culture

Move to Australia for more balance, sunshine and lifestyle
Relocation assistance provided to help make your move easy
Join a high performing national team delivering major urban development projects

Move to Australia for more balance, sunshine and lifestyle
Relocation assistance provided to help make your move easy
Join a high performing national team delivering major urban development projects

Deliver urban development projects across Aust's East Coast, lead design work, & collaborate with clients to shape sustainable, city shaping outcomes

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8d ago

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