Project Engineer or Manager (incl. Senior)
The role
This permanent, full-time position, based at Regional House in Palmerston North or our Kairanga Depot, offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of river management, flood protection and capital infrastructure projects that make a real difference to our region.
Reporting to the Team Leader Capital Projects, you'll work on projects from concept through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, sustainably, on time and within budget. You'll oversee project planning, procurement, contract management, budgeting, governance and reporting while working closely with consultants, contractors, iwi and hapū, landowners, government agencies and internal teams.
The successful candidate may be appointed as either Project Engineer or Project Manager, or Senior Project Engineer or Senior Project Manager, depending on their qualifications, experience, professional expertise, and the organisational requirements of the role. In addition to providing strategic leadership, a senior role is expected to provide technical expertise and guidance, mentor colleagues and help shape best practice and continuous improvement across the Capital Projects Team.
This is a rewarding opportunity to combine technical expertise and stakeholder engagement while delivering projects that protect communities and enhance the environment.
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
You're an experienced project professional with strong technical, project and stakeholder management skills who enjoys delivering infrastructure projects.
You'll bring:
- A tertiary qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
- A current full Class 1 driver's licence.
- At least three years' experience delivering infrastructure, civil, environmental or capital projects.
- A sound understanding of project governance, budgeting, procurement and contract management, ideally using NZS 3910.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with iwi and hapū, contractors, consultants, landowners and communities.
- Sound knowledge of relevant New Zealand legislation, engineering standards and health and safety requirements.
Project management certification and experience in regional or local government, river management or flood protection projects would be an advantage.
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 30 August 2026.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
