Are you ready to lead transformative urban development in one of New Zealand’s most vibrant coastal cities? Napier City Council is excited to offer a newly created opportunity as part of our organisational redesign: Team Leader Development Engineering.

Whether you are already living in Hawke’s Bay or considering a move to this stunning region, this is your chance to make a lasting impact. We offer relocation benefits to help make your transition smooth and supported. Napier provides an exceptional lifestyle, with beautiful coastal beaches, endless outdoor adventures, and a renowned wine region. The city is also known for its rich Art Deco heritage and a vibrant cultural and food scene. It is a place where you can enjoy weekend hikes, ocean swims, and vineyard tours, all while being part of a welcoming and connected community.

This role is based in Napier and sits within the Strategy & Urban Development Directorate, a team dedicated to shaping Napier’s future through planning, policy development, compliance and regulatory services to promote sustainable growth and community well-being.

Te Āheinga - The Opportunity

• Lead and develop the Development Engineering Team, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Provide authoritative engineering input into infrastructure planning, design standards, and development projects.
• Oversee the review and processing of resource consents and engineering approvals, ensuring compliance with legislation, bylaws, and Council policies.
• Manage development and financial contributions policies, ensuring alignment with capital works planning and cost recovery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, iwi/Māori, internal teams, and external agencies to support integrated urban development.
• Contribute to ongoing updates of the Code of Practice for Subdivision and Land Development and relevant infrastructure policies, standards, and planning rules.

He kōrero mōhou - About You

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Planning, or a related field, with 7+ years’ experience in team leadership within development or infrastructure engineering.
• Strong technical knowledge of development engineering, infrastructure design, and resource consent processes.
• Proven ability to lead teams, foster collaboration, and deliver high-quality, sustainable urban development outcomes.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, including working with iwi/Māori, developers, and regulatory agencies.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Ngā painga mōhou - What we Offer

• 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years service
• Discounted Health Insurance Work Scheme + Eye Test Subsidy
• Retailer Discounts + Study assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (OCP)
• Quarterly values awards + Birthday vouchers + Social club
• Free flu vaccinations (annual)
• Ka Awatea Cultural Wānanga + NCC Kapa Haka
• Te Reo Māori language classes

This is a permanent, full time opportunity working 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. You will be based in Napier.

The annual salary package for this role is between $120,700- $142,000 (including KiwiSaver), with the final offer depending on your skills and experience.

We will be interviewing applications as we receive them and may close the role when we have found the right person.

He kōrero mō Te Kaunihera o Ahuriri - About NCC

At Napier City Council, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and work to make our hiring process fair and accessible. If you need any support or adjustments during your application or interview, let us know—we’re happy to help!

Our success is grounded in strong partnerships with Mana Whenua and Iwi, supported by our Māori Partnerships team, Te Waka Rangapū, which builds cultural capability through education and training.

Before you join, you’ll need to complete pre-employment checks (including drug testing, with some roles requiring health screening). As an NCC employee, you may also be called on to support Civil Defence emergencies when our community needs us most.

Please visit Napier City Council Careers website to see full job description

Job Description – Team Leader Development Engineering