Scheme Engineer

Waikato Regional Council

Working from your main base in Horotiu, with coverage extending from Pokeno down to Lake Taupo, you will be providing the “voice” of the flood protection assets and the catchments they service. We have an ageing asset base, so you need understand the health of the flood system to balance risk vs. cost when recommending actions, so we provide the best outcomes to our communities.
Coordinate and deliver the asset inspection and performance monitoring programmes, collating results, and working with the operations and capital teams to ensure the right corrective works are prioritised and delivered.
Provide technical support during storm and other emergency events, to enable correct responses to what is happening in the field to mitigate risk of life and property.
Contribute to the development of strategies and long-term plans and oversee the implementation of improvement initiatives.
Own the asset data for your area, providing advice to community groups, capital, and operational programmes.
Build positive relationships with the local teams, community groups, contractors, other tertiary authorities, and landowners.

You are solution focused, detail oriented, a critical thinking and excellent at changing your communication style to suit the situation.
Positivity and perseverance will be key attributes, and you'll relish the sense of achievement that comes with 'getting stuff done' and helping people.
You want to do what’s best for the community and the environment, hearing what all the voices are saying, and maybe doing something different to what’s been done before.
You’re able to write a report, memo, or business case – to put what you are seeing succinctly in the way needed for the group you are communicating with.
You enjoy driving, getting out and about, and seeing the issues in person that are being discussed.
You enjoy both assessing assets, determining what’s wrong, and coordinating with others to get them fixed.

Geotechnical or Civil engineering qualification, and experience using it to provide technical expertise.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in engineering.
Experience working with drainage networks, especially in rural areas.
Willingness to work outside of “normal” work hours (i.e. summer work inspection and work programmes will be outdoors and determined by the tides & weather) and be outside during storm events to provide on the ground inspections of assets and technical support.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

We work hard to care for the mighty Waikato, so current and future generations will benefit from a healthy environment, strong economy, and vibrant communities.
Our mahi is as diverse as the region we care for and the people who share it. Our work helps look after our region's water, soil, air, geothermal areas and coasts - so we can all enjoy these precious resources for generations to come.
Customers sit at the heart of everything we do, and all staff have an important role to play in the delivery of exceptional customer service.
If you’d like to understand more about what we do please click here The work we do | Waikato Regional Council.
By partnering with iwi and working with many others in our communities, our collective kaitiakitanga will make the Waikato region even better. Together, we’ll create a sustainable future that will make a positive difference to people’s lives

Mō te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications will be reviewed as they come in and this role will close on 6 July 2026.
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