Thriving together - mō te taiao, mō ngā tāngata.
Our environment and our people go hand-in-hand.

Are you ready to use your engineering skills to protect and enhance the environment while supporting safer, more resilient communities?

Do you want to grow your career in a place where your development is genuinely supported?

We’re looking for a Civil Construction Engineer and an Environmental Engineer who’s passionate about making a difference.

Join a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s tackling some of the region’s most important environmental challenges—flood protection, erosion control, and sustainable catchment management. There are two full-time permanent positions available, please indicate on your application which role you would like to be considered for.

Te āhuatunga a te tūranga | About the role

As a Civil Construction Engineer or Environmental Engineer at Bay of Plenty Regional Council, you will be part of a committed and experienced team of professionals working on key engineering challenges, delivering our crucial community outcomes: a healthy environment, future ready communities, and sustainable development. 

Responsibilities include:

Civil Construction Engineer – Whakatāne Based:

• Lead or support the delivery of critical infrastructure projects.
• Plan, design, and manage civil construction projects like stopbank upgrades, pump schemes, and culvert renewals.
• Prepare construction drawings and specifications.
• Plan, tender, implement, and supervise Construction Contracts.
• Collaborate with iwi, hapū, landowners, and stakeholders to deliver sustainable solutions.
• Apply your expertise in river and floodplain management to reduce flood risk.
• Contribute to flood forecasting and flood response efforts.

Environmental Engineer – Tauranga Based:

• Provide expert advice on flood and erosion risk management.
• Support regional planning, policy development, and regulatory processes.
• Deliver hydrologic and hydraulic investigations and design.
• Lead or support specialist engineering projects.
• Prepare engineering reports, contracts, and oversee project delivery.
• Collaborate with iwi, hapū, landowners, and stakeholders to deliver sustainable solutions.
• Contribute to flood forecasting and flood response efforts.

Ō pūmanawa | Your skills and experience

We’re after someone who’s not just technically skilled, but passionate about the environment and building safer, more resilient communities.

You’ll ideally bring:

Civil Construction Engineer

• A recognised tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering (or equivalent engineering discipline).
• 5+ years of hands-on experience managing civil construction projects—think earthworks, stopbank builds, culvert installations, riprap, subsoil drainage, and concrete structures.
• Project Management and Construction Management qualifications desirable.
• A good grasp of NZ environmental regulations and a solid understanding of how to manage rivers, canals, floodplains, pump schemes, lakes, and coastal systems to reduce flood risk.
• Experience supervising contractors and consultants.
• Skills in AutoCAD, 12d Model, or similar design software—or a strong willingness to learn.

Environmental Engineer

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering (or equivalent engineering discipline)
• 3+ years’ experience in hydrology, hydraulic studies, and flood risk management.
• Local authority experience and understanding desirable.
• A good grasp of NZ environmental regulations and a solid understanding of how to manage rivers, floodplains, lakes, and coastal systems.
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for sustainable outcomes.
• Strong technical and computing skills (MS Office, ArcGIS).

Ko wai mātou | Who we are
Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is responsible for land, air, and water as well as public transport and economic development. A major focus of our work involves looking after the environment. We manage the effects of people's use of freshwater, land, air, and coastal water. However, we also have a broader responsibility with others for the economic, social, and cultural well-being of the regional community.

We are a values-driven organisation that really cares about people. Who you are is important to us. We welcome diversity as an opportunity to grow our teams and are keen to support people from all walks of life. We want the Bay of Plenty Regional Council to be a place where you can bring your whole self to work.

Ngā hua o te mahi | Benefits of the job
You and your career will be important to us. We’ll support you to develop (we invest in growing our people), we offer flexibility around how and where you work, we offer a competitive salary (we review salaries annually and we pay employer KiwiSaver on top of your salary), we have a great leave package (five weeks leave and a sick leave credit on commencement), and we offer other benefits such as free income protection and life insurance, an $80 bus travel card on commencement, discounted health schemes along with a great in-house social culture.

Me pēhea te tuku tono  | How to Apply

If you're interested in either of these positions, please click APPLY NOW or contact Niroy Sumeran, Project Engineering Team Leader for the Civil Construction Engineer position, or Kathy Thiel-Lardon, Environmental Engineering Team Leader for the Environmental Engineer position, on 0800 884 880 for a confidential discussion.

To access a copy of Te Tūranga Mahi (Job Description) please click on the following link or copy and paste it into your web browser:

• Civil Construction Engineer: https://rb.gy/zd3r4l
• Environmental Engineer: https://rb.gy/xpvjar

NB: To apply for this job, you must have the legal right to be able to work in New Zealand and also a current, valid driver's licence. As this position is designated as being "safety sensitive", the successful candidate will be asked to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol check as part of the recruitment.

Applications close 9pm, Wednesday 18 June 2025 and will only be accepted online.