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

We are looking for a talented Graduate Construction Engineer to join our well-respected Engineering team, supporting the delivery of river, drainage, coastal and soil conservation infrastructure projects across the Bay of Plenty. This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate, to develop practical skills across engineering design, construction, and project delivery and to gain some great experience working on dynamic river and floodplain systems with real exposure to flood risk management and environmental engineering challenges. 

Te āhuatunga a te tūranga | About the role

This role supports the engineering, construction, survey and hydrology teams by contributing to  engineering investigations, feasibility assessments, design and delivery of capital works and major maintenance programmes associated with river schemes, drainage, coastal and soil conservation activities.

As a Graduate Construction Engineer, you will;

• Assist with preparation of contract and tender documentation, support contract administration and supervision in accordance with Council and NZS3910 contract procedures.
• Assist with engineering investigations, feasibility assessments, design tasks and survey activities.
• Prepare construction drawings and quantity estimates using computer-aided software.
• Support hydrological and hydraulic analysis of rivers, floodplains and coastal systems, including data analysis and interpretation.
• Contribute to project planning, cost estimation, budgeting and delivery of engineering projects.
• Work with contractors, consultants, landowners and the community to support delivery of projects. You will work under the guidance of experienced engineers while developing capability across engineering design, construction management and project delivery.
  

Ō pūmanawa | Your skills and experience

• Relevant Engineering Degree; or NZ Diploma in Engineering
• Some practical experience related to aspects of this role is beneficial.
  
• Foundational knowledge of hydrology, environmental processes or civil engineering systems
• Awareness of project or construction management principles.
  
  

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

Highlights of working with us include:

• Varied and challenging work.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Flexibility with the way you work.
• A competitive remuneration and leave package, including additional paid leave over Christmas/New Year, employer paid insurance, well-being initiatives. 
• A commitment to supporting you grow and develop.

This role is located in Whakatane.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Click APPLY NOW or contact Mark Townsend 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: https://tinyurl.com/yy5v3n3b

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 5pm, Friday 19 June 2026 and will only be accepted online.