Asset Engineer

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

An outstanding opportunity now exists to join the team in Tararua working as the Asset Engineer.

The Tararua Alliance, a collaborative partnership between Tararua District Council and Downer, is seeking a skilled and motivated Asset Engineer. If you are passionate about smart infrastructure, data driven decision making, and helping build sustainable communities, this is your opportunity to make a tangible impact.  The successful applicant will have the unique opportunity to choose whether they would like to be employed by Tararua District Council or Downer, allowing you to select the organisation that best aligns with your career goals.

As the Asset Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting the planning, maintenance, renewal, and optimisation of infrastructure assets across the Tararua District. Working closely with contract teams and client representatives, you will ensure that asset management practices align with Tararua Alliance standards and deliver long-term value for the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead technical investigations, produce tactical asset management plans, and apply your expertise in data analysis, failure mode investigation, and treatment selection to ensure resilient, cost-effective infrastructure outcomes.
• Develop forward works plans and support long-term asset renewals and maintenance strategies.
• Develop and refine asset management systems and processes in collaboration with the Downer National Asset management Team and Tararua District Council (TDC) asset management policy
• Ensure effective asset information management, data quality, and system use (e.g., AWM/RAMM)
• Collaborate with the delivery teams to develop effective annual and rolling maintenance programs.
• Oversee data analysis and modelling to assess current and future asset conditions.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

You will have proven industry experience and knowledge in infrastructure asset management along with:

• A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in asset management, civil infrastructure, or local government environments.
• Experience managing supplier/service provider relationships and stakeholder engagement
• Experience using RAMM/AWM would be advantageous
• Effective written and oral communication skills with ability to communicate complex technical issues in a clear and rigorous manner that influences others
• Strong analytical skills and experience using asset modelling, condition rating, and data-based planning.

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

We offer a flexible working environment, competitive remuneration, and varied learning and career progression opportunities across the wider Council group. You’ll be joining a team of dedicated and respected experts working collaboratively to provide the right outcomes for our communities.

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

Applications are also available at all Council Service Centres.

For more information, please call 06-374-4080 or email: hr@tararuadc.govt.nz.

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.