October 22, 2024

Western Bay of Plenty District Council

FULL TIME & OTHER

Data Collection Technician (Fixed Term - 3 Months)

Come and make a difference with us
At Western Bay of Plenty District Council, we believe our future belongs to the changemakers. The chance-takers and wall breakers.
We believe we all have the power to do extraordinary things. To make decisions that matter.
For our people. For our communities. For each other.
We're on a journey to become a District with strong and sustainable community partnerships, that embraces the diversity of the area and is bold in its vision for change.
At Western Bay we strongly believe in investing in and empowering our people to achieve their goals and aspirations. If you are interested in joining the Western Bay family, please apply today.
The opportunity
We're on the hunt for two awesome Data Collection Technicians to work in a fixed term contract for three months starting in November 2024. You will join our newly formed Transportation team where you will be assisting with documenting and updating the inventory of road assets, conducting field inspections to assess their condition, assigning standardized condition ratings, recording the severity of deterioration in the roads, and assisting with data within the Council's RAMM database for analysis and easy access.
To set you up for success, you'll have

A knowledge of engineering principles.
Be studying towards and engineering degree or diploma.
A sound understanding of workplace safety.
Experience working with software packages e.g. Microsoft Office.
Excellent communication skills and written skills.
Knowledge of the ethical responsibilities of engineers.
Full New Zealand Drivers Licence.

What we offer

Flexible work arrangements and a pet friendly work environment.
Access to wellbeing resources and workplace support.
Free onsite parking.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.
Applications close 11.55pm Monday, 28 October 2024.
For further information please call the People Team on 0800 926 732.