Napier City Council is pleased to offer a new opportunity as part of our organisational redesign. The Team Leader Development Engineering will play a critical role in guiding Napier’s urban growth by providing strategic and technical leadership to the Development Engineering Team. In this role, you will oversee the planning, delivery, and regulation of infrastructure services that support high-quality, sustainable land development. You’ll work closely with developers, iwi/Māori, internal teams, and external agencies to ensure well-integrated outcomes that reflect Napier’s unique character and community aspirations.
This is a chance to lead a skilled team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, while contributing to the development and review of infrastructure policies, design standards, and District Plan rules. If you are passionate about shaping liveable, connected, and resilient urban environments and enjoy balancing technical expertise with leadership and stakeholder engagement, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on the city.
This position will be part of the Strategy & Urban Development Directorate (Urban), which leads future planning, policy development, and compliance to promote sustainable growth and enhance community well-being. The Directorate supports businesses and developers through regulatory service excellence. It oversees projects to ensure efficient resource utilisation and the delivery of tangible community benefits.
If you want to help shape the future of Napier and lead a team of specialists, get in touch.
Te Āheinga - The Opportunity
- Lead and develop the Development Engineering Team, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
- Provide authoritative engineering input into infrastructure planning, design standards, and development projects.
- Oversee the review and processing of resource consents and engineering approvals, ensuring compliance with legislation, bylaws, and Council policies.
- Manage development and financial contributions policies, ensuring alignment with capital works planning and cost recovery.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, iwi/Māori, internal teams, and external agencies to support integrated urban development.
- Contribute to ongoing updates of the Code of Practice for Subdivision and Land Development and relevant infrastructure policies, standards, and planning rules.
He kōrero mōhou - About You
- Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Planning, or a related field, with 7+ years’ experience in team leadership within development or infrastructure engineering.
- Strong technical knowledge of development engineering, infrastructure design, and resource consent processes.
- Proven ability to lead teams, foster collaboration, and deliver high-quality, sustainable urban development outcomes.
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement, including working with iwi/Māori, developers, and regulatory agencies.
- Excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
Ngā painga mōhou - What we Offer
- 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years service
- Discounted Health Insurance Work Scheme + Eye Test Subsidy
- Retailer Discounts + Study assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (OCP)
- Quarterly values awards + Birthday vouchers + Social club
- Free flu vaccinations (annual)
- Ka Awatea Cultural Wānanga + NCC Kapa Haka
- Te Reo Māori language classes
This is a permanent, full time opportunity working 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. You will be based in Napier.
The annual salary package for this role is between $120,700- $142,000 (including KiwiSaver), with the final offer depending on your skills and experience.
We will be interviewing applications as we receive them and may close the role when we have found the right person.
He kōrero mō Te Kaunihera o Ahuriri - About NCC
At Napier City Council, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and work to make our hiring process fair and accessible. If you need any support or adjustments during your application or interview, let us know—we’re happy to help!
Our success is grounded in strong partnerships with Mana Whenua and Iwi, supported by our Māori Partnerships team, Te Waka Rangapū, which builds cultural capability through education and training.
Before you join, you’ll need to complete pre-employment checks (including drug testing, with some roles requiring health screening). As an NCC employee, you may also be called on to support Civil Defence emergencies when our community needs us most.
Please visit Napier City Council Careers website to see full job description
Job Description – Team Leader Development Engineering