This newly created Capital Investments Planner role offers the opportunity to make a real impact on Napier’s water, wastewater, and stormwater networks. You’ll be central to turning long-term infrastructure strategies into a prioritised, deliverable capital works programme that balances risk, compliance, and growth needs.

Working alongside a collaborative and multi-skilled team, you’ll plan and sequence projects, assess renewal requirements, and ensure investment decisions are informed by reliable data and lifecycle asset management principles. Your work will directly contribute to delivering resilient, sustainable infrastructure that meets the needs of our growing community.

If you’re motivated by infrastructure planning, enjoy problem-solving, and want to be part of a supportive team shaping the city’s essential services, this is the role for you.

Te Āheinga - The Opportunity

• Develop long-term capital plans and forward works programmes for Napier’s water, wastewater, and stormwater networks.
• Assess asset renewal and new infrastructure needs, applying lifecycle costing and risk-informed planning.
• Collaborate across delivery, operations, and planning teams to maintain a well-defined, ready-to-deliver project pipeline.
• Ensure plans meet regulatory, legal, and organisational requirements while aligning with strategic priorities.
• Provide financial, analytical, and technical insight to support robust, sustainable capital investment decisions.

He kōrero mōhou - About You

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, with 5+ years’ experience in capital planning, infrastructure investment, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of lifecycle costing, renewals forecasting, and capital budgeting processes.
• Familiarity with water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure systems, asset management systems, and modelling tools.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, able to work across technical, operational, and strategic teams.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to balance multiple priorities while ensuring plans are financially and operationally achievable.

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 $105,700-$124,300 (including KiwiSaver), with the final offer depending on your skills and experience.

Applications for this role close on 17 October 2025 however due to the highly competitive employment market we will be interviewing applications as we receive them and may close the role when we have found the right person. Please do not delay in making your application.

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 – Capital Investments Planner