Senior Specialist - Hydrogeologist / Geotechnical Engineer

Shape the Land Beneath Auckland’s Future

Senior Specialist – Hydrogeologist / Geotechnical Engineer

Flexible. Purposeful. Impactful.

• Permanent full-time hybrid role based in Auckland Central
• Salary range between $102,595 to $133,077 plus KiwiSaver contributions
• Looking for a role with flexibility, development opportunities, and purpose?

He angitūtanga: The Opportunity

Join Auckland Council’s Planning and Resource Consents Department, a fast-paced, influential team that processes over 17,000 consents each year. We enable everything from major infrastructure and large subdivisions to houses, apartments, and commercial centres. Sitting within the Coastal and Water Allocation team, you will help guide how the city grows responsibly, sustainably, and with respect for the environment beneath our feet.

You will provide expert advice on groundwater take and diversion, dewatering, and related geotechnical risks for a range of high-profile, complex developments across the region. This is a rare opportunity to influence and work on technically interesting and environmentally significant projects, helping shape Auckland’s built and natural environment.

As a Senior Specialist, you will also have the opportunity to mentor others, lead thinking, and appear as an expert witness in council and court hearings. As a Specialist, you will be supported to develop and thrive—while working on fascinating, future-facing projects.

You can view a copy of the position description HERE

He kōrero mōu: About You

Whether you are just stepping into the next phase of your career or bring years of experience, you are someone who loves to problem-solve, think critically, and collaborate with others to create better outcomes.

You can critically assess complex information, balance environmental and development goals, and communicate clearly with planners, engineers, applicants, and legal advisors.

You bring:

• A degree in hydrogeology, geotechnical or civil engineering, or environmental science

• 5+ years (Senior Specialist) experience in groundwater or geotechnical assessments pertaining to dewatering / groundwater diversion, retaining wall construction and associated mechanical settlement effects

• A customer-focused approach and the communication skills to make the complex clear

• Knowledge of the Resource Management Act, consenting processes and associated legislation
• An understanding of Auckland Council’s regulatory framework in relation to groundwater dewatering and diversion would be an advantage

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What We Offer

• Flexibility: Work-from-home options and hours that support your lifestyle
• Grow with us: Access to mentoring, training, and career pathways across the wider Council whānau
• Make your mark: Your work directly shapes the future of Auckland’s land and water systems
• Bring your whole self: Inclusive, diverse, and people-first culture built on wellbeing, trust, and collaboration
• Be rewarded: Market-competitive salary based on your experience and expertise.

*Please note: This role is safety-sensitive and will require pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Applications close: Sunday 12th October 2025 at 11:59pm.

Salary Band H

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

 
Employees in receipt of salary protection and/or on the predecessor Council terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor Council terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position. Should you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Council terms and conditions.