Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Do you have experience in heavy vehicle design and construction?
- Keen to work for an organisation that helps the safety of New Zealanders?
- Salary range $114,663- $127,404, actual salary dependent on skills and experience
Use your experience and understanding of heavy vehicle design and construction to contribute to the safety of our communities.
Mō tēnei tūranga - about the role
As a member of the Vehicle Development Team, the Engineer role is responsible for delivery of fit for purpose and efficient vehicles for the organisation. You will research and develop requirements and specifications for supply contracts and delivery of safe, legally compliant, modern cost-effective vehicles. This team is responsible for driving the design of our fleet moving forward.
The position is based at our NHQ office in Wellington, however at times travel is required within New Zealand or overseas.
Ko tāu nā i tēnei tūranga - What you'll bring to the role:
Bring your technical understanding of heavy vehicle design, maintenance, and construction to this critically important position. You will use your strong influencing and negotiating skills to work with suppliers and technical experts to ensure we have safe and fit for purpose vehicles.
To be successful in this role, we'd expect you will:
- Demonstrated technical ability around heavy vehicle design and construction
- A relevant tertiary qualification, or equivalent experience
- Strong analytical and research skills to gather requirements and develop specifications
- Experience in project management managing multiple projects
- Excellent relationship building skills, working with a wide range of stakeholders
He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu? – Why you will enjoy working here
As an employer, Fire and Emergency New Zealand is committed to providing an enjoyable and challenging work environment with a focus on ongoing personal development.
Benefits
- Matched Kiwi Saver employer contributions of up to 6%
- Hybrid working options can be discussed
- Life and income protection insurance for eligible employees
- A health and wellness policy that supports our people
The salary range for this role is $114,663- $127,404 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.
Ko wai mātou - who are we?
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown Entity responsible for reducing unwanted fires, responding to structural and vegetation fires and other emergencies including motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, hazardous substance related incidents, natural disasters, and supporting increased community resilience.
Our vision is to build stronger communities and protect what matters most to the people within them. We are proud to be recognised as New Zealand's most trusted public sector agency. Our values reflect what our people believe is core to who we are and the organisation we aspire to be.
- Kia Tika – We Do the Right Thing
- Manaakitanga – We Serve and Support
- Whanaungatanga – We Are Better Together
- Auahatanga – We Strive to Improve
Ko te tono mai - How to apply:
Come join us - we are excited about the future of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and we'd love you to be part of it! We value diversity as a strength and welcome applicants that can help bring a difference to our organisation.
If this sounds like you, apply now. To download a copy of our position description please visit our vacancy page on our FireJobs website.
If you have any specific questions about this role, please email: nhqjobs@fireandemergency.nz
However please note, applications sent via email will not be accepted.
Applications close Monday 11th August
Please note: Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory for this role.