About Us

Metis is a dynamic Civil and Environmental Engineering consultancy. We are based in Auckland with a mission to create more sustainable environments through innovative engineering. We integrate our core values into every project we work on:

• Exceptional quality: We believe that we are the best at what we do. We remain agile and innovative to keep it that way. We will never compromise on this.
• Creating Partnerships: Large consultancy expertise, small consultancy service. Our personal approach builds lasting relationships built on trust, honesty and mutual respect.
• Exciting Workplace: To be the best, we need the best people. We provide a supportive, fun environment in which challenge is encouraged and collaboration is easy. There is no space for passengers.
• Genuine Sustainability: We are in a great position to influence sustainable development and enhance our environment. We understand our responsibilities. We put sustainability at the heart of all our activities.

Metis was founded in the UK in 2009 and extended operations to NZ in 2020. The Auckland based team is currently operating from a shared workspace in Newmarket. This means you will have the opportunity to:

• Work directly with company owners and clients
• Be part of a friendly team that is committed to diversity and inclusion
• Apply your skills in a wide range of technical disciplines
• Be involved with all aspects of project delivery – technical and management
• Progress your career quickly within a small and growing team
• Travel throughout the county (we are currently delivering work in several areas outside of Auckland)

About You

We are seeking a full or part time team member that is interested in developing their career in asset management and associated engineering disciplines, with the skillset to thrive in a small diverse and dynamic team. You must have:

• A demonstrable appetite for learning and developing your career further
• Sound technical ability to work within one or more of the areas noted in the role description
• Demonstrated ability in business development and aptitude to nurture long-term client relationships
• Knowledge of Te Mana o te Wai principles and the desire to see them delivered through your work
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and be proactive
• Excellent written and spoken English

The Role

We are seeking a team member with a minimum of five years’ experience in any of the following areas:

• Asset management and / or local government financial planning
• Supporting local government in development / implementation of Asset Management Plans and Long Term Plans
• Business cases and investment decision making
• Planning, design and delivery of water supply, stormwater and / or wastewater infrastructure

You will be responsible for leading project work, quality assurance and leading client relationships. We are actively delivering work in the areas listed below, but aim to expand this where we see demand or if you can bring new specialist skills to the team:

• Project justifications / business cases and long term planning for three waters infrastructure
• Researching and developing new areas of water and flood risk management policy for local government
• In-house support to deliver local government clients for three waters services
• Land development engineering for private and public sector clients

Qualifications Required

You must have a relevant degree, a full driver’s licence and the legal right to work and live in New Zealand.

Salary / Package

You will be employed on a permanent basis with a competitive salary. Full or part time candidates will be considered. Salary level will be agreed based on level of experience and current market remuneration benchmarks. Other benefits include:

• 3% or 4% KiwiSaver Employer Contribution (depending on grade / experience level)
• Mobile phone and lightweight laptop
• Home working package to suit individual requirements (e.g. desk, chair, monitor)
• Flexible work location – candidates based in (or willing to relocate) the Auckland, Northland or Waikato regions will be considered
• Five weeks of paid annual leave
• Flexible work hours (mutually agreed on an individual basis)
• Regular social / team building events
• Professional institution application and annual membership fees
• Regular training (internal and external) and mentoring
• Support for engineering chartership applications (if required)

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