Ecological Engineering Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Graduate Engineer - Operations/Engineering Design

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Are you a recent (or soon‑to‑be) engineering graduate looking to begin your career in a supportive, purpose‑driven consultancy?

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Graduate Water Engineer - Foundation Graduate Programme

at Jacobs New Zealand Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Opportunity to experience the full water sector ecosystem
Client, Contractor & Consultant
Purposefully Designed Graduate Pathway

Opportunity to experience the full water sector ecosystem
Client, Contractor & Consultant
Purposefully Designed Graduate Pathway

The Foundation Graduate Programme is an exciting new three-year rotational experience delivered in partnership by Watercare, Fulton Hogan, and Jacobs.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Listed twenty four days ago

Graduate Engineer - Operations/Engineering Design

at Morphum Environmental

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Are you a recent (or soon‑to‑be) engineering graduate looking to begin your career in a supportive, purpose‑driven consultancy?

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

24d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Graduate Water Engineer - Foundation Graduate Programme

at Jacobs New Zealand Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Opportunity to experience the full water sector ecosystem
Client, Contractor & Consultant
Purposefully Designed Graduate Pathway

Opportunity to experience the full water sector ecosystem
Client, Contractor & Consultant
Purposefully Designed Graduate Pathway

The Foundation Graduate Programme is an exciting new three-year rotational experience delivered in partnership by Watercare, Fulton Hogan, and Jacobs.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

23d ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Project Manager

at Central Otago District Council

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This is a Full time job

Alexandra, Otago

Impactful Work That Shapes Community Infrastructure
Supportive, Collaborative Team Culture
Lifestyle and Location Advantage

Impactful Work That Shapes Community Infrastructure
Supportive, Collaborative Team Culture
Lifestyle and Location Advantage

Are you a motivated civil engineering professional looking to make a tangible impact on community infrastructure?

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20h ago

Listed thirty minutes ago

Team Leader Pump Operations

at Napier City Council

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This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

Salary range - $105,714-$124,300 dependent on exp

Great leadership role within our Water Operations department
Permanent Full Time | Monday to Friday | 40 hours per week
5 weeks’ annual leave after 2 years service

Great leadership role within our Water Operations department
Permanent Full Time | Monday to Friday | 40 hours per week
5 weeks’ annual leave after 2 years service

Lead with clarity, build strong people, and shape how essential services are delivered across our city.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

30m ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Water Services Operator

at Alliance Group Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Lorneville, Southland

Hands‑on, varied role
Health subsidies for you and your family
1 Week Extra Annual Leave

Hands‑on, varied role
Health subsidies for you and your family
1 Week Extra Annual Leave

Hands-on role monitoring and maintaining water systems, supporting plant performance, safety, and environmental outcomes.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

29d ago

Listed nine days ago

Water Service Technician

at Arthur D Riley Co Ltd.

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Health, Life and Trauma Insurance
Full training provided!
Work Vehicle

Health, Life and Trauma Insurance
Full training provided!
Work Vehicle

As a Water Service Technician, you’ll play a key role in supporting our Leak Detection operations across the Wellington region.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago

Listed three days ago

Team Leader - Rivers

at Peak Recruitment New Zealand Ltd

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This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Role can be based in Dunedin or Alexandra

Work across Otago’s large, complex & diverse river systems
Be part of a collaborative, supportive and values-driven organisation
From alpine lakes to coastlines, Otago offers an exceptional lifestyle

Work across Otago’s large, complex & diverse river systems
Be part of a collaborative, supportive and values-driven organisation
From alpine lakes to coastlines, Otago offers an exceptional lifestyle

Lead Otago’s river engineering team and programme, driving environmental and community outcomes and ensuring regulatory compliance.

subClassification: Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed three hours ago

Engineering Officer or Engineering Cadet

at Horizons Regional Council

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This is a Full time job

Kairanga, Manawatu

Do you enjoy working outside?
Get involved plan, design, construct and maintain river control works.
Varied projects focussed on keeping people and property safe from flooding.

Do you enjoy working outside?
Get involved plan, design, construct and maintain river control works.
Varied projects focussed on keeping people and property safe from flooding.

A unique opportunity within our River Management Team for a motivated and committed person with a keen interest in engineering.

subClassification: Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3h ago

Listed five days ago

Assistant Engineer - Water/Environmental

at Christchurch City Council

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$88,003 to $97,781 per annum + professional fees!

Enjoy varied and technically stimulating work
We'll support you on your pathway to becoming a Chartered Engineer
Work alongside highly skilled and experienced engineers and scientists

Enjoy varied and technically stimulating work
We'll support you on your pathway to becoming a Chartered Engineer
Work alongside highly skilled and experienced engineers and scientists

play a key role in supporting environmental and water engineering activities across the Council’s water portfolios and in the resilience of our City!

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Associate Director | Water Infrastructure

at AECOM New Zealand Ltd

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This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Lead major 3 waters projects with strong local + global support
Director-level role shaping Waikato’s water infrastructure future
Build senior client relationships and influence regional investment

Lead major 3 waters projects with strong local + global support
Director-level role shaping Waikato’s water infrastructure future
Build senior client relationships and influence regional investment

Provide Technical and Delivery leadership in this Director level role, throughout Hamilton and the Waikato region.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20h ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

at Gisborne District Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

Permanent, full-time position + Relocation Assistance
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Be a part of a dynamic and supportive team environment.

Permanent, full-time position + Relocation Assistance
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Be a part of a dynamic and supportive team environment.

Keep Gisborne's wastewater running safely. Hands-on, permanent full-time role protecting our community and coastal environment. Join our team!

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

27d ago

Listed four hours ago

Water Treatment Engineer

at Hays | Engineering

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Coromandel, Waikato

Water Treatment
Operational performance, compliance, and optimisation
Based in the stunning Whitianga

Water Treatment
Operational performance, compliance, and optimisation
Based in the stunning Whitianga

Oversee operational performance, compliance, and optimisation of the water treatment plants

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

4h ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

at AECOM New Zealand Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Work on complex infrastructure projects across NZ & Australia
Apply advanced geotechnical design and site investigation expertise
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on high-impact projects

Work on complex infrastructure projects across NZ & Australia
Apply advanced geotechnical design and site investigation expertise
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on high-impact projects

Work closely with multidisciplinary teams and project managers to solve complex geotechnical challenges and help ensure successful project outcomes.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20h ago

Listed six days ago

Geotechnical Engineer

at Auckland Council

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Be at the forefront of creating resilient geotechnical solutions
Join a team committed to building a better Auckland
Flexible working and option to purchase an extra week's leave

Be at the forefront of creating resilient geotechnical solutions
Join a team committed to building a better Auckland
Flexible working and option to purchase an extra week's leave

Create robust and resilient geotechnical solutions, undertake geotechnical assessments and improve geotechnical standards.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed four hours ago

Senior Project Manager – Botanic Gardens & Mona Vale

at Christchurch City Council

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This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$135,907 - $151008

Lead high profile capital projects across iconic public spaces
Senior project leadership with flexibility and development
Lead projects from concept to public use

Lead high profile capital projects across iconic public spaces
Senior project leadership with flexibility and development
Lead projects from concept to public use

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subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

4h ago

Listed two days ago