Development Engineer

• Land development engineering opportunity
• Hybrid role with flexible working options based in Albany
• Salary will be $88,528 to $114,000 + KiwiSaver contribution

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

We’re Looking for Land Development Engineers to Help Shape Auckland

Do you have experience in land development and a solid understanding of New Zealand’s regulatory landscape? We’re seeking engineers with working knowledge of the Resource Management Act, Building Act, and Local Government Act, along with practical site experience on development projects across New Zealand.

Familiarity with Auckland’s Unitary Plan and the Auckland Design Manual (land development codes of practice) would be a strong advantage.

At Auckland Council, we support flexible working arrangements and encourage a healthy work-life balance. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to Auckland’s future, we’d love to hear from you.

Join our team of Regulatory Engineers who play a crucial role in ensuring Auckland’s growth is supported by high-quality infrastructure. We’re currently looking for a Land Development Engineer (Civil Engineer) with the right expertise and a proactive mindset to contribute to this important work. If you're passionate about engineering and want to be part of a collaborative, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!

Auckland Council’s Development Engineers provide essential expertise to our Building and Resource Consenting teams, ensuring that new infrastructure is designed and constructed to meet high standards. We work closely with asset owners such as Auckland Transport, Watercare, Healthy Waters, and Parks to support safe and sustainable growth across the region.

From private residential and commercial developments to large-scale subdivision projects associated with Kāinga Ora, our team is involved in a wide range of exciting work. This role offers you the opportunity to apply your engineering knowledge to assess development proposals, building consents, infrastructure works, and engineering approvals.

It’s a fast-paced environment with significant impact. Each year, we oversee the acceptance of over $130 million in new public assets through our engineering approval process.

As part of a large, collaborative team, you’ll gain exposure to diverse projects and work alongside specialists from across Council, the development sector, and Auckland’s leading consultancies. It’s a great opportunity to grow your skills while contributing to the future of our city.

You can find the position description HERE

He kōrero mōu: About you

You are a skilled engineer with a strong focus on customer service. You have experience co-ordinating stakeholders, communicate, and manage time well, and you like working in a collaborative team environment. You are someone who wants Auckland to be the best it can be.

You like having exposure to a wide variety of work and you want to keep developing and growing your skills through applying your knowledge and experience in practical situations. 

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in civil engineering
• Experience in land development market / civil engineering
• An understanding and knowledge of Resource Management, Building and Local Government Legislation and other issues affecting the delivery of regulatory engineering services
• A customer service mindset
• Desire to collaborate with Māori and within Māori Paradigms
• Advanced interpersonal and relationship skills

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world-class city.
We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible. View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits HERE.

We are a diverse organisation – we value diversity in our thinking, and we can only achieve that with a diverse team!

Help us make a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau.

Tell us why you are interested in this opportunity and apply via the link.

Take the next step in your career. Tono Mai: Apply Now!

Applications close: Sunday 16 November 2025 @ 11:59 PM

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.
  

* Please note this role is deemed safety-sensitive and will require a pre-employment drug & alcohol test. 

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