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

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Team Leader Residential Inspections

at Selwyn District Council

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This is a Full time job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Based in Rolleston - 20 min drive from Christchurch central
Relocation support + Flexible hours + career development
Life insurance + wellbeing and volunteer leave

Based in Rolleston - 20 min drive from Christchurch central
Relocation support + Flexible hours + career development
Life insurance + wellbeing and volunteer leave

Lead, coach, and mentor a supportive and collaborative team that is making a meaningful impact.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Three Waters Operations Manager

at Ashburton District Council

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Lead the delivery of safe, compliant, and efficient water services for our community as our Three Waters Operations Manager.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Listed six days ago

Graduate 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

Join Waimakariri DC as a Graduate Engineer. Help deliver impactful infrastructure in a fast-growing district. Intermediate applicants welcome.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed two hours ago

Subdivision Engineer

at Christchurch City Council

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This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Make a difference in your community everyday
Enjoy collaboration, variety and challenge
Ensure new infrastructure is safe, compliant and built to last

Make a difference in your community everyday
Enjoy collaboration, variety and challenge
Ensure new infrastructure is safe, compliant and built to last

Be part of a supportive, enthusiastic & fun team as we implement the Council's vision of 'One team, making it happen with integrity and passion'

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2h ago

Listed five hours ago

Asset Engineer - Transportation

at New Plymouth District Council

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This is a Full time job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

Collaborative NEC contract partnership with Downer
Based across Downer and Council
Five weeks annual leave plus birthday leave

Collaborative NEC contract partnership with Downer
Based across Downer and Council
Five weeks annual leave plus birthday leave

NPDC is looking for a talented Asset Engineer - Transportation to join our Delivery and Enablement Group.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5h ago

Listed six hours ago

Asset Planning Engineer

at Waimakariri District Council

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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)

6h ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Water Services Engineer

at Grey District Council

This is a Full time job

Greymouth Central, West Coast

$81,000 – $98,800 per year

Life Work Balance
Professional, progressive and supports continuous learning
Flexibility with the way you work

Life Work Balance
Professional, progressive and supports continuous learning
Flexibility with the way you work

Assist the Water Services team members with the following key areas: Water Supplies, Wastewater, Stormwater & Flood Protection

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

18d ago

Listed six hours ago

Programme Delivery Lead

at Whanganui District Council

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This is a Full time job

Whanganui Central, Manawatu

Be instrumental in shaping this exciting chapter of our story
Have a direct impact on the wellbeing of our communities
Opportunities to further develop your leadership and technical skills

Be instrumental in shaping this exciting chapter of our story
Have a direct impact on the wellbeing of our communities
Opportunities to further develop your leadership and technical skills

We are seeking an experienced Programme Delivery Lead to join our team in a full time capacity.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Engineering Project Manager

at Thames-Coromandel District Council

This is a Full time job

Thames, Waikato

Work life balance in a holiday destination
Bring your technical expertise
Make a difference in your local community

Work life balance in a holiday destination
Bring your technical expertise
Make a difference in your local community

Make a difference and have your work live balance sorted

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed six days ago

Senior Project Manager - Water Supply

at Christchurch City Council

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$135,907 to $151008 per annum based on 40 hours

Make a positive impact in your community
Interesting range of water supply projects
Large forward works load

Make a positive impact in your community
Interesting range of water supply projects
Large forward works load

Be a key member of the Three Waters PM delivery teams ensuring that our capital projects & programmes are delivered on time & within scope & budget

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Three Waters Operations Manager

at Ashburton District Council

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Lead the delivery of safe, compliant, and efficient water services for our community as our Three Waters Operations Manager.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

14d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Project Manager - Capital Works

at University of Otago

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

$96,587 to $105,532 per year

Salary + 6.75% Superannuation + 5 weeks annual leave.
On-going professional development opportunities.
Great people and a collaborative culture.

Salary + 6.75% Superannuation + 5 weeks annual leave.
On-going professional development opportunities.
Great people and a collaborative culture.

Help shape and deliver a wide range of construction and infrastructure projects across our evolving campus environments.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

14d ago

Listed seven days ago

Project Manager (Transport)

at Hamilton City Council

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Opportunities for professional development.
Free health insurance and discounted membership rates for family members.
Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.

Opportunities for professional development.
Free health insurance and discounted membership rates for family members.
Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.

Join Hamilton City Council as a Project Manager (Transport) to lead impactful infrastructure projects that shape the city’s growth and resilience.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed two hours ago

Integration Support Engineer

at Thames-Coromandel District Council

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This is a Full time job

Thames, Waikato

Lead data integrations for TCDC
Design, implement, test, and support integration changes
Great team, work life balance & a great benefits package!

Lead data integrations for TCDC
Design, implement, test, and support integration changes
Great team, work life balance & a great benefits package!

We’re seeking an Integration Support Engineer to join our team and help keep our applications, integrations, and data pipelines running smoothly.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

2h ago

Listed two hours ago

Team Leader Residential Inspections

at Selwyn District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Based in Rolleston - 20 min drive from Christchurch central
Relocation support + Flexible hours + career development
Life insurance + wellbeing and volunteer leave

Based in Rolleston - 20 min drive from Christchurch central
Relocation support + Flexible hours + career development
Life insurance + wellbeing and volunteer leave

Lead, coach, and mentor a supportive and collaborative team that is making a meaningful impact.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2h ago

Listed five days ago

Asset Works Programme Planner

at New Plymouth District Council

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This is a Contract/Temp job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

Two-year, fixed-term role
Five weeks annual leave plus birthday leave
Apply now!

Two-year, fixed-term role
Five weeks annual leave plus birthday leave
Apply now!

This is an exciting opportunity to join NPDC's Delivery Sustainability and Infrastructure Group as an Asset Works Programme Planner

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed two hours ago

Healthy Water Bodies Facilitator

at Christchurch City Council

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This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$88,003 to $97,781 per annum

Make an impact on your community
Enjoy a variety of work with purpose
Be a part of a trusted expert team

Make an impact on your community
Enjoy a variety of work with purpose
Be a part of a trusted expert team

Enjoy a hands-on technical role monitoring council wetlands, stormwater devices and waterways, partnering with communities for healthy water outcomes.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

2h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Senior Development Planner

at Auckland Transport

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Annual salary + 12-month review

Join a diverse team of professionals who value teamwork and collaboration
A great opportunity to develop and grow in a rewarding and exciting role!
Modern CBD (Wynyard Quarter) waterfront-based office

Join a diverse team of professionals who value teamwork and collaboration
A great opportunity to develop and grow in a rewarding and exciting role!
Modern CBD (Wynyard Quarter) waterfront-based office

Be part of Auckland’s development and make a real impact on your

subClassification: Urban Design & PlanningUrban Design & Planning

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

13d ago

Listed five days ago

Team Leader/Programme Manager Water Supply

at Christchurch City Council

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Make Decisions That Matter
Work That Tests You — and Rewards You
See the Whole System — Not Just a Slice of It

Make Decisions That Matter
Work That Tests You — and Rewards You
See the Whole System — Not Just a Slice of It

Lead the team responsible for delivering major capital works that ensure the security, safety & resilience of the city’s drinking water supply

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed one day ago

Community Innovation Specialist

at Auckland Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Competitive salary plus 3.5% kiwisaver & benefits

Contribute to innovative, community-led outcomes across Tāmaki Makaurau
Be part of a diverse, collaborative team making a real difference
Fixed-term, full-time opportunity offering flexible working

Contribute to innovative, community-led outcomes across Tāmaki Makaurau
Be part of a diverse, collaborative team making a real difference
Fixed-term, full-time opportunity offering flexible working

Support strong, inclusive communities in Tāmaki Makaurau, bring experience working alongside diverse communities & enable meaningful change

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

1d ago

Listed six days ago

Urban Design Analyst

at Auckland Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$65,493 - $77,050 plus 3.5% KiwiSaver contribution

Design Review Analyst
Hybrid role with some days in the office based in Auckland Central
Salary range: $65,493 - $77,050 plus 3.5% KiwiSaver contribution

Design Review Analyst
Hybrid role with some days in the office based in Auckland Central
Salary range: $65,493 - $77,050 plus 3.5% KiwiSaver contribution

Provide urban design advice on development proposals within the resource consent process

subClassification: Urban Design & PlanningUrban Design & Planning

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

6d ago

Listed thirty eight minutes ago

Senior Advisor Programmes

at Auckland Council

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This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$110,000 - $120,000

Join a diverse team looking after our Communities.
Competitive remuneration package and staff benefits
Enjoy free use of centre facilities plus a range of other benefits

Join a diverse team looking after our Communities.
Competitive remuneration package and staff benefits
Enjoy free use of centre facilities plus a range of other benefits

Economic & Financial Analysis

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

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