Job Description

Full Time | Fixed Term – 6 months | Rangiora based

Ready to make an immediate impact?

Waimakariri is one of New Zealand's fastest-growing districts, with significant subdivision and infrastructure development underway.

We're looking for an experienced Development Manager to join our team for a six-month fixed-term assignment. This is an opportunity for a seasoned development engineering leader to step into a well-established team, provide expert guidance, support key work programmes, and help maintain momentum while the organisation works through a period of change and reviews its future land development service delivery arrangements.

You'll bring:

• Extensive development engineering or land development experience

• Proven leadership capability

• Strong understanding of subdivision and infrastructure delivery

• Excellent stakeholder management skills

• The ability to quickly establish credibility and hit the ground running

Make a difference by:

• Providing leadership and support to the Development Team

• Bringing specialist development engineering expertise to complex projects

• Building strong relationships with developers, consultants and stakeholders

• Maintaining momentum across a significant programme of development activity

• Supporting the team through a period of change while continuing to deliver high-quality outcomes

If you're an experienced professional looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution over the next six months, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Waimakariri District Council?

Join a council that is committed to integrity, innovation, collaboration and outstanding customer service. This is an opportunity to contribute to projects that directly support the growth and future of the Waimakariri District while working alongside a knowledgeable and dedicated team.

Ready to Apply?

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Gerard Cleary, General Manager Utilities & Roading on 0800 865 468.

Please click here to view a copy of the position description.

If you have the skills, attitude and qualification for this position, then get in touch because we want to hear from you!

Please complete the online application form and attach your CV. Applications close on Sunday 16 August 2026, but we will be interviewing as suitable candidates apply.