River Engineer

If you’re looking for job interest and challenge and would enjoy the outdoors lifestyle that goes hand-in- hand with the Otago environment of rugged coastlines, spectacular mountains and alpine lakes, this position could be right for you.

Otago Regional Council manages the land, air and water resources, and provides flood and natural hazard protection and response on behalf of communities across Central Otago, Clutha, Waitaki, Queenstown Lakes and Dunedin. Climate change impacts, pressure on critical infrastructure, and Otago’s complex river systems from mountain headwaters to coastal mouths, creates a challenging environment that requires a forward-thinking approach. That’s where you come in. We’re looking for a River Engineer to ensure our rivers are managed effectively and to protect our local communities from damaging flood events.

The Challenge:

• Contribute to operational river management, riparian enhancement and flood risk/response
• Work with landowners that benefit from flood management and river control, and other stakeholders (eg., district councils, iwi, community groups, neighbouring regional councils).
• Develop and deliver engineering solutions that will contribute to a functional and sustainable river network. Includes engaging and overseeing contractors and consultants.
• Achieve environmental and community outcomes taking a collaborative, solution-driven approach.

Your Skills:

•  A tertiary qualification in the fields of Environmental, Ecology or Water Engineering and 3+ years’ of related experience.
• Be progressive in environmental values.
• A tactful, diplomatic and resilient style, strong customer focus, and high professional standards and initiative.

Applications close 22 March 2022.  Click Apply Now or to find out more, contact Lisa Hulley on 027 688 8834 in confidence.

Otago Regional Council has engaged Peak Recruitment to manage the recruitment of this position. Please direct all enquiries and applications to Peak Recruitment.

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