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Land Development Engineer
Planning and Development
Queenstown
Principal Resource Management Engineer
January 2016
CKGRO
Queenstown Lakes is a unique District in New Zealand full of opportunity and development is
booming. It has unprecedented population and economic growth and is a world renowned tourist
destination. It has a relatively small number of resident ratepayers (approximately 22,000) but
experiences 2 million+ visitors every year and extraordinarily has an equivalent demand for
development approvals as Wellington.
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has a central role to play in facilitating and regulating the
dynamic and varied development of the District in a manner that provides high quality services to
residents and visitors alike. We strive to provide good quality local infrastructure and land
development practices.
QLDC comprises around 250 staff operating throughout the district.
PURPOSE
Land Development Engineers or Resource Management Engineers, (RME), have varied roles in our
team. The purpose of this role currently advertised is to provide technical engineering support in the
assessment of engineering matters relating to resource consent land use and subdivision proposals.
Other functions of the team include review and approval of documentation submitted to QLDC for
engineering approval and the onsite inspection and monitoring of physical works to ensure
construction in accordance with QLDC’s adopted standards and engineering best practice.
Resource Management support including:
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Providing technical advice in regards to subdivision and land use resource consent
applications as allocated.
Preparing draft consent conditions associated with consent applications to ensure the
delivery of desired planning and environmental outcomes.
Preparation of reports on engineering issues for land development consent applications.
Assessing subdivision and development engineering work applications to ensure
compliance with Councils infrastructure standards and Councils asset owner’s
requirements.
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Quality and compliance inspections of physical engineering works, including pre-seal
inspections, witnessing of pressure tests, manhole flood testing and open trench
inspections.
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Undertaking site visits in one of the most spectacular environments on earth.
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Assessing natural hazard risk in relation to land development.
Preparing and presenting evidence for Resource Consent Hearings and Environment Court
hearings.
Responding to counter, telephone, email and mail enquiries.
Undertaking land development, licencing and roading LGA processes.
Monitoring and coordinating individual workflow and undertake tasks within specified
timeframes.
Supporting the Principal Resource Management Engineer w h e r e n e c e s s a r y including
undertaking reviews of others work and approving it, and allocating work to the team.
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Relationship Management:
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Provide excellent customer service, proactively solving problems in an open and fun team
environment and deliver results while keeping customers informed of progress.
Manage stakeholder relationships through on-going dialogue. Take a long term perspective
in ensuring delivery, satisfaction and value for money.
Work collaboratively with other members of the wider QLDC team.
Cultivate and maintain a professional and positive image for QLDC with the community.
Risk Management:
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Highlight risk areas in relation to the resource consent process and Council policies
procedures and standards.
Ensure legal advice is sought when appropriate in relation to the resource consent process
where this may assist in minimising the risk to Council.
Identify potential risk, claim and liability issues as they relate to resource consents.
Health & Safety:
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Supporting emergency response and life link infrastructure requirements.
Promoting a culture focused on H&S with infrastructure management and public services.
Ensuring observance of H&S in all relationships and work undertaken for QLDC.
Managing each other’s personal health and safety and takes appropriate action to deal with
workplace hazards, accidents and incidents.
Corporate Responsibilities:
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Build commitment to QLDC’s vision, values and services.
Willingly undertake any duty required within the context of the position.
Comply with all legislative requirements.
Adhere to QLDC’s Code of Conduct.
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Internal:
 Planning & Development Division
 Finance Division
 Legal & Regulatory Division
 Principle Engineer – Resource Management
 Resource Management Engineers
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Resource Management Technical Support
Staff
External:
 Consultants
 Surveyors
 Lawyers
 NZTA
 ORC
 General Public / Applicants
DESIRABLE SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
The following are desirable but not essential. If you are the right person for the job you will get a
great opportunity:
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Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Surveying, or related discipline (and be eligible for
professional membership).
Experience (3+ years) in the civil engineering or surveying field an advantage.
Sound knowledge of 3 waters reticulation systems, roading and land management.
Sound knowledge of the RMA, Local Government Act and knowledge of related legislation.
Sound knowledge of NZS 4404:2010 Land Development and Subdivision Infrastructure.
Excellent time management and project management skills and experience.
Proven ability to work without supervision; effective time management and strong
organisational skills.
Ability to present topics to the public, professionals and at meetings.
Good written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and gain their respect
and trust.
Conveys a professional and positive image, with a courteous and efficient manner.
Highly motivated, achievement-oriented and innovative professional.
COMPETENCIES
A high level of integrity and trust are core competencies for all employees of QLDC and other
competencies specific to the role are:
Relationship Management
Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, sideways, inside
and outside of the organisation; Builds appropriate rapport
quickly; Builds constructive and effective relationships; Uses
diplomacy and tact; Can defuse high tension situations
comfortably; is easy to approach and talk to; puts others at
ease; is a good listener; is sensitive and patient.
Customer focus
Drive for Results
Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of
internal and external customers; Gets first hand customer
information and uses it for improvements in products and
services; Acts with customers in mind; establishes and
maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their
trust and respect.
Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly
and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom line
oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
Problem Solving
Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems;
probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden
problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the
obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers. Makes sound
decisions in a timely manner.
Informing
Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs;
Provides individuals with information so that they can make
accurate decisions and give appropriate advice to others; is
timely with information
Makes good decisions based on analysis, wisdom, experience
and judgement; most solutions and suggestions turn out to be
correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by
others for advice and solutions.
Decision quality