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About the role | Ko te mahi nei

As an Assistant Engineer – Water & Wastewater in the Three Waters Asset Planning Team, you’ll provide technical engineering advice for new water supply and wastewater connections and development infrastructure, ensuring all work aligns with legislation, Council bylaws, servicing policies, infrastructure standards, and network performance requirements.

This is a varied and developmental role, offering hands-on experience across planning, design, assessment, and collaboration with both internal teams and external stakeholders. It’s an ideal opportunity to broaden your professional experience while working toward becoming a Chartered Professional Engineer.

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

You’ll bring a solid technical foundation, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Required

A degree-level engineering qualification in civil or natural resources engineering, with a focus on water, wastewater, and engineering hydraulics.
At least 3 years’ post-qualification experience in water/wastewater engineering or a similar role.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office.
A full, current New Zealand driver’s licence.
The ability to apply initiative and sound judgement to solve varied engineering problems.

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

This role offers the opportunity to gain broad, hands-on experience across the full water and wastewater infrastructure lifecycle, while being supported to progress toward Chartered Professional Engineer status. You’ll work on projects that make a tangible difference to the community, within a collaborative and supportive team environment at one of New Zealand’s leading local authorities.

You Will Also Benefit From

Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
Opportunities for professional development
Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at jobs@ccc.govt.nz

Hours of work - 37.5 - 40 hours per week
Position - Permanent, full-time
Location - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices - 53 Hereford Street
Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $88,003 to $97,781 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
Closing Date - 30/4/2026

To view the position description for this role please visit Assistant Engineer - Water & Wastewater - Jobs at Christchurch City Council

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.

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