Development Engineer

He kōrero mō mātou | About Watercare

Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata

When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy

Now is an exciting time to join Watercare, we're planning to spend $14 billion over the next 10 years to ensure we can continue to support our growing city in a climate-resilient way. When you average that out, that's an investment of $3.8 million every day!

He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role

We have an opportunity for a Development Engineer to join our Developer Services team within Strategy & Planning. In this varied and fast‑paced role, you’ll provide end‑to‑end engineering support across the development lifecycle — ensuring that new water and wastewater assets are designed, constructed, and connected to Watercare’s network in line with our standards.

You’ll work closely with developers, engineering consultants, Auckland Council, and Watercare teams to support high‑quality growth across Tāmaki Makaurau. No two days are the same — whether you’re reviewing designs, checking compliance, supporting resource consent processes, or ensuring newly‑built assets are fit for long‑term operation.

Key Aspects Of The Role Include

• Providing technical support and advice for new development enquiries
• Peer‑reviewing resource consent applications and confirming network capacity
• Reviewing and approving Engineering Plan Approval (EPA) designs
• Ensuring assets constructed by third parties meet Watercare’s Code of Practice
• Assessing and approving new water and wastewater connections (including commercial and fire-supply connections)
• Confirming backflow protection requirements and meter sizing
• Managing asset acceptance documentation and compliance certificates
• Building strong partnerships with developers, council teams, and contractors
• Supporting continuous improvement and knowledge-sharing within the team
• Promoting positive health, safety, and wellbeing outcomes

Ngā pūkenga e rapu nei mātou | About you

You’re a motivated and solutions‑focused engineer who enjoys working collaboratively and building strong relationships.

We’re Looking For Someone With

• A Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent tertiary qualification
• 3–5 years’ engineering experience, ideally in civil, mechanical, or water/wastewater infrastructure
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders
• Experience with asset management, development processes, or construction oversight
• Great attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset
• Confidence interpreting engineering designs, standards, and technical data
• A customer‑centred approach and the ability to problem‑solve effectively
• Commercial awareness.

Ngā hua mōu | What's in it for you

We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including:

• Training and development opportunities
• Life and income protection insurance plans
• Generous parental leave
• Employee discounts at a range of large retailers

Me pēhea te tono mai | How to Apply

Come and join our team! If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a fantastic team then please apply online today - careers.watercare.co.nz.