Hamilton City Council
Assistant Transport Network Engineer (Start ASAP)
Hamilton
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- NZD 55,000 - 60,000 / Year
- per annum which is negotiable based on skills and experience
- 1 vacancy
- Apply by 16 Aug 2023
- Start date ASAP
Are you Hamilton City Council’s next Assistant Transport Network Engineer?
We’re looking for a Transport Engineer who wants to put theory into practice and kickstart their career in local government. If you think it could be you, let’s talk.
For this role, you must have:
- A National Diploma in Civil Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering Technology (or almost completed)
- Awareness of traffic engineering principles, transport law, NZS 3901, RITS, COPTTM and relevant statutes and regulations
We can also offer:
- Flexible working including some work from home
- Free Medical Insurance (Specialists, Diagnostics and Surgery)
- On-going Development and Learning
- Two wellbeing days each year
- E-bike purchase scheme, secure storage/charging and end of journey facilities
What will I be part of?
You’ll work alongside a team of experienced and talented professionals who are passionate about providing safe and trusted infrastructure for the community.
Our Transport team is highly collaborative giving you the opportunity to develop your skills across multiple transport programmes of work including, Network Management,Safety, Development and the CERF programme.
This job is for you if you:
- Are technically competent with some knowledge of CAD Software
- Enjoy working on a computer to prepare consultation letters and council reports
- Are keen to design traffic restriction change proposals, and audit completed works
- Enjoy getting stuck in, owning your responsibilities and contributing to the teams success
- Have strong communication skills to respond to customers over the phone, email and in-person
- Comfortably work autonomously, manage your workload and problem solve
- (It’s also for you if you don’t meet EVERY one of these points. These are our nice-to-haves, not our must-haves!)
This job isn’t for you if you:
- Are looking for a role in the field – this is primarily office based
- Shy away from putting your hand up, challenging yourself and learning new skills on the job
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- New Zealand Citizen +more
- Engineering & Mathematics +more
- Bachelor or higher
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About the employer
Hamilton City Council
4.1
500 - 1,000 employees
Government & Public Service
Being a part of Hamilton City Council is a chance to impact a city, add value to the community, embrace challenges and grow your career.
Pros and cons of working at Hamilton City Council
Pros
Constantly changing environment and some of the people I have met.
Extremely supportive environment Fun work place culture Friendly staff.
Good people and support from the organization
Probably the health insurance; I haven't had to use it yet, but it's nice to know it's there if I need it.
Fexibility/freedom given
Cons
A lot of uncertainty around job security, not a very creative environment.
Low pay Limited recourses
Salary
So far I haven't come across any negatives
Lack of clarity in objectives at times