Senior Land Development Engineer

The Invercargill City Council is passionate about shaping the future of their city through innovation, collaboration, and community focus. They’re proud of their unique mix of urban vibrancy and natural beauty. The Engineering Services team is dedicated to delivering high-quality services and sustainable infrastructure that support the growing city and its people.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact—helping to shape Invercargill’s growth and ensuring our city remains a great place to live, work, and invest. Are you ready to step into this role?

We’re seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Land Development Engineer to provide technical leadership and expertise across a range of land development and subdivision projects.

In this role, you will:

• Act as Council’s subject matter expert on subdivision and development engineering.
• Manage and oversee the engineering aspects of complex land development and subdivision projects.
• Review and approve engineering designs and consent applications to ensure compliance with Council standards and statutory requirements.
• Provide technical advice and oversight, to developers, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor a small team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to strategic planning, including enhancing the Council’s Engineering Standards and infrastructure strategies.
• Present technical reports and evidence at hearings, meetings, and community forums.
• Work collaboratively across teams to ensure sustainable, high-quality infrastructure outcomes.

You’re a proactive and solutions-focused professional with a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and significant experience in land development or public infrastructure engineering. You bring strong technical expertise, and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to a range of stakeholders.

You’ll have a solid understanding of the RMA, engineering design and construction standards (NZS4404), and local government processes. Relationships come naturally to you—you know how to guide and support others while maintaining high professional standards.

You will benefit from the ongoing support of your manager, as well as ongoing development opportunities. If you’re ready to use your engineering expertise to help create a thriving, resilient Invercargill, we’d love to hear from you.

“Invercargill-ites” can lay claim to the fact that wherever you live in the city, your commute will be less than 10 minutes! Other advantages to this community orientated, family focused and inviting community include easy parking, work life balance, great schools, affordable housing, and multiple leisure activities at your doorstep.

To find out more visit, https://southlandnz.com/places-to-visit/invercargill/

To discover more about Invercargill City Council, visit https://www.icc.govt.nz/

For a confidential discussion about the role; contact Lisa Edwards, lisa@deciphergroup.co.nz, call on 021 240 4410.