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Water Services Engineer - Graduate

07/04/2026
21/04/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Alexandra
Operations

Are you a motivated engineering graduate looking to make a tangible impact on community infrastructure? Central Otago District Council is seeking a Graduate Engineer to join our Three Waters team in Alexandra.

Job Description

In this role you will work “shoulder to shoulder” with a supportive team, ensuring our community receives compliant and sustainable water services.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Development engineering support: Assist in the delivery of development engineering advice, inspections, and review of as-builts.
  • Planning and policy support: Support asset management, planning, and policy activities.
  • Research and reporting: Research relevant issues and produce reports where required, to the required standard.
  • Asset information systems: Update and improve the accuracy of Council asset information systems, ensuring information included is accurate.

Graduate Engineer job description 

Desired Skills and Experience

What you will bring:

We are looking for someone who is conscientious, motivated, and keen to learn, with a strong customer service focus. To be successful, you will have:

  • A tertiary qualification in civil engineering or a related field
  • High level written and verbal communication skills
  • A strong customer service focus
  • The ability to work collaboratively
  • A current and valid NZ driver’s licence

This is your chance to play a key role in the growth of central Otago, ensuring Three Waters infrastructure meets the needs of our community.

If this sounds like you, apply now! Applications close 21/04/26

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