Road Maintenance Engineer
Don’t want to be stuck in an office all day?- Are you looking for a career where your work has long-term impact?
- Do you want to make a difference in your community?
Based in our Te Aroha office, this full time position is responsible for the day-to-day management of Council’s Road Maintenance contract, which includes reviewing monthly programmes; checking work quality; liaising with contractors and ratepayers; managing budgets and reviewing and preparing contract payments. You will also assist with providing technical advice and support in relation to roading activities.
To succeed in this position you will need excellent time management skills, a good knowledge of road maintenance requirements, strong verbal and written communication skills and a full class one driver’s licence. A tertiary level engineering qualification and three years experience in road maintenance and contract management and supervision is desirable, however graduates will also be considered.
Needing to relocate? Not a problem as we can offer a relocation allowance and support for the right candidate.
So what can we offer you?
There are many great things about working at MPDC. But the top ranked reason our staff give time and time again is 'the people'. We have a supportive team environment with plenty of laughter, a large variety of work so you’ll never be bored, and we offer ongoing learning opportunities to support your growth and development.
Some of the staff benefits we offer are:
- Crediting current continuous local government service for the purpose of annual and long service leave entitlements
- Flexible work arrangements and a family friendly work environment
- The ability to earn performance payments
- Extra annual leave awarded with years of service
- Long service leave
- Sick leave on commencement of employment
- Partners paid parental leave
- Discounts at council pool facilities
- Free parking
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Access to wellbeing resources and workplace support
If this role sounds like you, apply today!
Apply for this position at www.joinourteam.co.nz and enter the job code 36881LGBL.
Applications close midday Tuesday, 2 September 2025.