Design Engineer
The role
We have an exciting role available within the Catchment Operations Group that plays a key part in helping protect people, and property from flooding through the sustainable management of our river and drainage assets.
Horizons Regional Council offers a diverse and challenging environment where you can apply your engineering skills to deliver outcomes that support both community resilience and wellbeing. We are seeking a motivated and committed Design Engineer to join our Investigation & Design Team, supporting the delivery of a busy programme of works and providing high-quality technical advice to the Catchment Operations Group.
This opportunity will see you involved with a range of work, including:
- River Management Design and Advice - delivering and supporting designs that provide effective flood protection, erosion control, and river management outcomes, while also enhancing river form, function, and ecological health.
- Hydraulic Modelling - eveloping and applying models to improve understanding of flood risk, climate change impacts, and catchment behaviour to support evidence-based decision making for resilient communities.
- Scheme Reviews and Audits - assessing the performance and sustainability of river and drainage schemes, with a focus on long-term resilience, environmental enhancement opportunities, and continuous improvement of catchment outcomes.
Horizons Regional Council offers a dynamic and rewarding environment where your engineering expertise will directly contribute to community safety, climate resilience, and the health of our natural waterways.
Why join us?
When you join us, you can look forward to a rewarding career full of opportunities to develop a positive and supportive work environment. We do this through:
- Positive focus on employee health, wellness and wellbeing initiatives across the organisation including your birthday off, wellness day, life insurance for all permanent staff and 5 weeks leave after 2 years of service.
- Flexible family friendly work environment.
- Ongoing development and opportunities across the organisation to grow, specialise or diversify your skills..
- Working together for a better environment across our region.
- A supportive and social work environment across the organisation.
About you
Ideally you will have a background in Civil / Environmental Engineering, or Physical Geography / Science, with an interest in open channel hydraulics or fluvial geomorphology. With a relevant qualification and experience and knowledge in this field you will also have excellent communication skills and be customer focused.
About us
The Horizons region extends over 22,200km² – from Ruapehu in the north and Horowhenua in the south, to Whanganui in the west and Tararua in the east. We work with and for our community in the use and protection of our environment, managing our precious resources of land, air and water; as well as public transport and a key role in emergency management. At Horizons Regional Council we work to make our region a healthy environment where people are thriving, including our staff.
Horizons are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to ensuring we have a diverse and inclusive workplace, so our people reflect the diversity of our region.
Applications close at 5pm on Sunday 19 July 2026.
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