River Drainage Supervisor

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. It’s a landscape as vast and varied as the over 240,000 people who call it home. At Horizons Regional Council we work to make our region a great place to live, work and play.

The role 

You will be involved in all aspects of the river and drainage engineering activities within our northern area. Key responsibilities will include: on-site direction, supervision and safety management of contractors, as well as the undertaking of inspections and maintenance of councils river and drainage assets. 

About you

The ideal applicant will be self-motivated, possess good communication skills, and excellent work ethic. Having a solid understanding of farming operations and an ability to work cooperatively with landowners and contractors is a must; along with experience within the field of river and drainage, civil engineering works or agricultural contracting 

It is essential that you have a current drivers’ license and appropriate heavy plant and equipment licenses/certificates, and a good working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and safe working practices.  

Why should you apply?

When you join us, you can look forward to a rewarding career full of opportunities to develop, along with a positive and supportive work environment. We do this through:

• Strong focus on employee health, wellness and wellbeing

• Flexible family friendly work environment

• Assistance with tertiary education

• Positive health and safety culture

• Capability development programmes that enable advancement into leadership roles, along with skill development across different functional jobs; and

• A supportive and social work environment where enduring friendships and collegiality develop.

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.

Please Note: When applying, you will receive an email from QJumpers with a link to complete your application. We will not receive your application if this link is not followed and the application completed. 

Applications close Monday 4 November 2019.