Asset Engineer

Published: 22 September 2025

Te Whakapakari Tahi I Tō tātau Taiao – Enhancing our environment together.

Our vision is a healthy environment and a resilient and prosperous community.

About The opportunity | Ko te āheinga:

The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is on the lookout for an experienced and forward-thinking Asset Engineer to take on a key interface role between our Regional Assets team and the Council’s Project Management Office. As an internal client representative, you’ll play a central role in delivering major infrastructure projects that protect, enhance, and future-proof our region. From reviewing technical designs and setting quality standards, to influencing strategic direction and supporting meaningful community engagement—this is a chance to do work that’s both deeply technical and incredibly impactful.

About you | E pā ana ki a koe:

You’ll bring engineering expertise, sound judgement, and a collaborative mindset to everything you do. To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Hydrology, River Management, or a related discipline
• Chartered Professional Engineer status (or actively working towards it)
• At least 5 years of engineering experience within local government, utilities, or consultancy environments
• Strong knowledge of flood protection, hydraulic structures, or natural resource engineering
• A strategic, solutions-focused approach and excellent communication skills
• A valid New Zealand Class 1 driver’s licence

What we offer | Nga huanga mōu

The salary range for this role is $97,070 - $117,512 and will depend on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

Other benefits of working for our team include:

-       Flexible working options to support work/life balance

-       5 weeks annual leave after 3 years

-       4% superannuation after 3 years

-       Life insurance and income protection

-       Subsidised eye tests and lenses, flu vaccinations, and other well-being initiatives

-       Strong commitment to developing and upskilling people within a supportive working environment

See a full list of our staff benefits here 

As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We recognise that collaborative and innovative organisations depend on having a workforce made up from a diverse range of perspectives and experiences. We're all about excellence, and we encourage open communication – if you need any specific support, just let us know! Our main goal is to empower each person to share their unique talents to contribute to the outcomes for our community. This commitment ensures that our workplace is a dynamic and progressive space where everyone can flourish.

HBRC is responsible for Civil Defence emergencies and as such, all staff may be called upon to support the response.

How to apply | I pēhea ki te whakauru:

Applications close Monday, 20 October 2025, however, we will be shortlisting and interviewing appropriate candidates as applications are received. If you are interested in this position, please do not wait to apply as we may close the ad earlier than advertised.

To view the job description please click here. Please apply through Seek. 

Applicants must have existing rights to work in New Zealand.

If you require any further information, please email hr@hbrc.govt.nz.

About us | E pā ki a mātou:

At Hawke’s Bay Regional Council our purpose is to work with our community to protect and manage the region’s precious taonga of rivers, lakes, soils, air, coast and biodiversity for health, wellbeing and connectivity. Our organisation is diverse and our work is varied. Our structure comprises of six key business units; Corporate Services, Integrated Catchment Management, Asset Management, Māori Partnerships, Policy & Regulation, and the Executive Advisory Group which also consists of the Civil Defence and Emergency Management.

We focus on prioritising:

Te kounga o te wai, te haumarutanga me te mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi o te whakamarutanga | Water quality, safety and climate-resilient security.  

Kia koi, kia toitū hoki te whakamahinga o te whenua | Climate-smart and sustainable land use. 

Kia ora, kia āhei, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki te rerenga rauropi | Healthy, functioning and climate-resilient biodiversity. 

Kia toitū, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki ngā ratonga me ngā hanganga ā-whare | Sustainable and climate-resilient services and infrastructure. 

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