Flood Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Water Resources / Flood Modellor

This is a Full time job

Complex, meaningful flood risk and water resources projects across NZ
Stable, growing consultancy — your work is visible and valued

Complex, meaningful flood risk and water resources projects across NZ
Stable, growing consultancy — your work is visible and valued

Specialist NZ consultancy seeks skilled hydraulic modeller for complex, meaningful flood risk and water resources work. Real technical growth.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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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)

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Listed five days ago

Water Resources / Flood Modellor

at Land River Sea Consulting Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Complex, meaningful flood risk and water resources projects across NZ
Stable, growing consultancy — your work is visible and valued

Complex, meaningful flood risk and water resources projects across NZ
Stable, growing consultancy — your work is visible and valued

Specialist NZ consultancy seeks skilled hydraulic modeller for complex, meaningful flood risk and water resources work. Real technical growth.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed seven hours ago

Intermediate Engineer / Modelling Specialist

at Submergent Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

• A supportive and highly capable team that values learning and collaboration
• A genuinely technical role requiring creativity and versatility
• Diverse, high-impact projects with a wide technical range

• A supportive and highly capable team that values learning and collaboration
• A genuinely technical role requiring creativity and versatility
• Diverse, high-impact projects with a wide technical range

Intermediate Engineer / Modelling Specialist building hydraulic and hydrologic models in a team that values technical excellence and curiosity.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7h ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Principal Flood Modeller

at AECOM New Zealand Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Lead high-impact flood modelling shaping resilient NZ communities
Drive strategy, client growth, and major infrastructure projects
Mentor top talent in a diverse, award-winning global team

Lead high-impact flood modelling shaping resilient NZ communities
Drive strategy, client growth, and major infrastructure projects
Mentor top talent in a diverse, award-winning global team

Lead transformative flood modelling projects, shape resilient communities, and mentor top talent—drive impact from strategy to delivery.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty seven days ago

Senior Flood Modeller

at AECOM New Zealand Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Work on impactful flood modelling projects across New Zealand
Grow your skills with leading tools and expert mentorship
Flexible work, strong culture, and meaningful career progression

Work on impactful flood modelling projects across New Zealand
Grow your skills with leading tools and expert mentorship
Flexible work, strong culture, and meaningful career progression

Shape resilient communities through flood modelling, work on impactful NZ projects, and grow your career in a collaborative, forward-thinking team.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed seven 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)

7d ago

Listed six 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)

6d ago

Listed six days ago

Intermediate Civil/Environmental Engineer

at Fraser Thomas Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay(Hybrid)

This hands-on role is suited to an engineer who is strong in either modelling or design and wants to develop capability across both.

subClassification: Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed seven days ago

Community Engagement Lead

at Otara Waterways and Lake Trust

This is a Full time job

Otara, Auckland(Hybrid)

$37 – $42 per hour

Make a real difference in local communities and waterways
Diverse role combining community engagement and environmental action
Shape community-led environmental action through the Trust’s work

Make a real difference in local communities and waterways
Diverse role combining community engagement and environmental action
Shape community-led environmental action through the Trust’s work

Lead community engagement, flood resilience and illegal dumping behaviour change initiatives across Ōtara and South Auckland waterways.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

7d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Technical Director | Flood Modelling

at AECOM New Zealand Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Influence strategy, clients, and technical excellence
Lead major flood modelling projects with national impact
Mentor teams while growing a strong market presence

Influence strategy, clients, and technical excellence
Lead major flood modelling projects with national impact
Mentor teams while growing a strong market presence

Lead cutting-edge flood modelling projects, shape resilient communities, and drive technical excellence while growing client impact across New Zealand

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed six days ago

Skilled Labourer

at Horizons Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Kairanga, Manawatu

Enjoy working outdoors and using your practical skills and experience?
Play a practical role in keeping people and property safe from flooding.
Positive focus on employee health and wellbeing.

Enjoy working outdoors and using your practical skills and experience?
Play a practical role in keeping people and property safe from flooding.
Positive focus on employee health and wellbeing.

Utilise your practical skills and help us maintain vital flood control and drainage assets across our diverse environment.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

6d ago

Listed ten days ago

Rivers and Drainage Operator

at Bay of Plenty Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Edgecumbe, Bay of Plenty

Great workmates and staff culture
Challenge and variety
Full time, permanent position, based in Edgecumbe

Great workmates and staff culture
Challenge and variety
Full time, permanent position, based in Edgecumbe

Our Rivers & Drainage Operations team is looking for an experienced operator to undertake a variety of river and drainage maintenance activities.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

10d ago

Listed seven days ago

Drainlayers / Civil Operators / Water Tech's / Concreter's & kerbys / STMS's

at Apex Civil Ltd

This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

$25 – $50 per hour

Experienced civil workers wanted for Bay of Plenty projects. Great pay, career growth, training, and strong team culture.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed one day 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)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Technician

at Kahawai Holdings LTD

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago

$30 – $45 per hour +Bonus, Incentives, Ah & phone

Join a dynamic team where every day is different—help people recover, learn specialist skills, and build a rewarding hands-on career.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

1d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Water Resources Engineer

at Te Miro Water Consultants Limited

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Full water resources engineering with a diverse range of projects, complex and interesting roles providing real outcomes with great team support!

subClassification: Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

14d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

3 Waters & Coastal Engineer

at Titus Consulting Engineers

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$80,000 – $120,000 per year

Technical specialist to lead our 3 Waters and coastal workstream across the Central North Island.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

15d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Civil Engineering Graduates 2027 - Infrastructure Services - Auckland

at Fulton Hogan

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Join a flat, friendly team building infrastructure that really matters
Learn from down‑to‑earth experts who take the work seriously, not themselves
Grow your engineering career on real projects with genuine responsibility

Join a flat, friendly team building infrastructure that really matters
Learn from down‑to‑earth experts who take the work seriously, not themselves
Grow your engineering career on real projects with genuine responsibility

Up for a challenge? Help shape Aotearoa's infrastructure with people who keep it real.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty three days ago

Project Managers & Project Engineers - NATIONWIDE ROLES - Major Civil Structures

at Rebel Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$135,000 – $200,000 per year

🔥 Major national infrastructure pipeline
🔥 Run complex structures work
🔥 Bridges, marine & water treatment projects

🔥 Major national infrastructure pipeline
🔥 Run complex structures work
🔥 Bridges, marine & water treatment projects

Lead major water, bridges & marine infrastructure projects. Real ownership. Real delivery. Real progression. NATIONWIDE ROLES

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

23d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Principal Hydrologist

at Tasman District Council

This is a Full time job

Richmond, Tasman

$105K - $115K + 7%.

Richmond, Tasman District
Help protect our people, places, and taiao.
Work collaboratively across Council, central government agencies

Richmond, Tasman District
Help protect our people, places, and taiao.
Work collaboratively across Council, central government agencies

Seeking a Principal Hydrologist to provide leadership in hydrology domain supporting Council's flood warning programme, water resources and compliance

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

15d ago•Expiring

Listed sixteen days ago

Catchment Worker - Civil Construction

at Hawkes Bay Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

Work with a team that loves what it does
Positive culture and impactful work in our Works Group team
Life insurance and income protection

Work with a team that loves what it does
Positive culture and impactful work in our Works Group team
Life insurance and income protection

Are you an experienced multi-skilled person who takes pride in your work, is committed to safe work practice and wants to work in a positive team?

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

16d ago

Listed one day ago

Drainlayer

at ALH Limited

This is a Part time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Variety of projects across the Bay of Plenty
Supportive team culture and long-term opportunities
Ongoing work with a growing company

Variety of projects across the Bay of Plenty
Supportive team culture and long-term opportunities
Ongoing work with a growing company

ALH is growing across the Bay of Plenty, and we're looking for skilled and motivated people to join our drainage team.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

1d ago

Listed nine hours 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)

9h ago

Listed eight hours ago

Civil Drainlayer - New Plymouth

at DOWNER NZ

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

New Plymouth, Taranaki

Competitive hourly + penal rates

Work on varied civil infrastructure projects with a supportive,safety-first team
Competitive hourly rates + guaranteed full-time hours
Training and development opportunities available

Work on varied civil infrastructure projects with a supportive,safety-first team
Competitive hourly rates + guaranteed full-time hours
Training and development opportunities available

Grow your career, work with great gear, and be part of a team that backs you - Civil Drainlayer needed now!

subClassification: PlumbersPlumbers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

8h ago

Listed twenty days ago

Administration Coordinator – Accounts and Operations

at A-Jet Services Ltd

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

$64,000 – $68,000 per year

We value standards over shortcuts
We run a no-drama, get-it-done operation
We trust our team to take ownership and make decisions

We value standards over shortcuts
We run a no-drama, get-it-done operation
We trust our team to take ownership and make decisions

Are you a superstar Administration Manager experienced in keeping accounts accurate, jobs flowing, and reporting on point? We want to hear from you!

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

20d ago

Listed six 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)

6d ago

Listed seven hours ago