Engineering Manager

Live, work and play in Aotearoa New Zealand’s most spectacular setting.

Every day we provide services, facilities and programmes essential to the health and wellbeing of our people and environment, while stepping up to the challenges and opportunities that come with being New Zealand’s fastest growing territorial authority.

We’re proud to be QLDC. Our people are motivated by a shared purpose driven by care, connection and community.All our roles are at the heart of a dynamic and diverse set of communities where you will be making a genuine difference every day. Join us.

What you’ll be doing / He aha te mahi

You will be leading a high-performing team and play a key role in delivering vital infrastructure projects across the Queenstown Lakes District. As our Engineering Manager, you’ll lead and mentor a team of technical experts, ensuring the successful delivery of transport, three waters, and solid waste infrastructure programmes. Through your leadership you will ensure quality assurance, drive technical excellence, and support sustainable project outcomes.

The role will focus on:

• Leading, developing, and supporting a team of engineers delivering capital projects
• Providing expert technical assurance across the design and construction lifecycle
• Overseeing engineering gateway approvals and peer reviews
• Ensuring compliance with QLDC’s standards, codes of practice, and legislation
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to align delivery with strategic outcomes

What you’ll bring to the role / Ko wai tō Pukeka

You will be an experienced, confident and capable leader with a solid engineering background and a passion for infrastructure that supports our growing community. Your ability to guide technical decisions, manage complexity, and build strong relationships will be key to your success.

To best succeed in this role, you’ll have:

• A Bachelor of Engineering and proven experience managing CAPEX for infrastructure delivery projects

What we offer / Ko ā mātou whakaratoka

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, wellbeing, and professional growth, including:

• Southern Cross Wellbeing One Plan
• Discounted membership to our health and fitness facilities
• Hybrid working practices
• Genuine commitment to your training and career development

To apply, please follow the link or for any questions please contact Simon Leary, Infrastructure Delivery & Engineering Manager, on [email protected]

Applications close: Friday 9th May

Please note we will review and process applications as they come through; we encourage your early application.