New Zealand Job Openings
Christchurch City Council
Fire Engineer & Senior Fire Engineer
Christchurch
FULL TIME
October 24, 2024
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About the team | Ko te rōpū nei
At Christchurch City Council, our work is the city that surrounds us. We work together every day to shape a community and create a city we can be truly proud of. When you join our team, the results and success of your work make a difference to our great city every day. We are looking for a Fire Engineer or a Senior Fire Engineer to assist the Council in its capacity as a Building Consenting Authority and Territorial Authority.
About the role | Ko te mahi nei
Our Fire Engineers provide professional technical advice and guidance for all issues related to fire engineering and compliance related matters. Advice may relate to Building Consent applications, LIM's, Warrants of Fitness, or general matters. We build strong relationships across applicants, industry professionals and colleagues to ensure we are getting the best outcomes for projects and the community.
Our Senior Fire Engineers also contribute to the growth and mentoring of other engineering and building officials, ensuring the team is empowered and motivated to achieve organisational goals. They also lead continuous improvement projects that enhance and maintain our high performance standards within the unit, contributing to developing or refining policies and procedures.
About you | Ko Koe Tēnei
In both of these roles you need to have excellent communication and relationship building skills, with the ability to provide clear technical guidance and advice, ensuring it is being received correctly. You will need to have comprehensive understanding of the relevant legislation and be able to use your problem solving skills to find workable solutions to untested situations.
As a Fire Engineer you will have:
This is a great opportunity to get involved with a forward-thinking building control authority and an excellent and reputable engineering team, where you can contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. You will also benefit from:
Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:
At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.
We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at jobs@ccc.govt.nz
Hours of work - 37.5 - 40 hours per week
Position - Permanent
Location - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices - 53 Hereford Street
Salary - Salaries are negotiable and based on a 40 hour working week per annum. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
Fire Engineer - $111,553 - $123,948 per annum
Senior Fire Engineer - $121, 946 - $135,496 per annum
Closing date - 24/11/24
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.
About the team | Ko te rōpū nei
At Christchurch City Council, our work is the city that surrounds us. We work together every day to shape a community and create a city we can be truly proud of. When you join our team, the results and success of your work make a difference to our great city every day. We are looking for a Fire Engineer or a Senior Fire Engineer to assist the Council in its capacity as a Building Consenting Authority and Territorial Authority.
About the role | Ko te mahi nei
Our Fire Engineers provide professional technical advice and guidance for all issues related to fire engineering and compliance related matters. Advice may relate to Building Consent applications, LIM's, Warrants of Fitness, or general matters. We build strong relationships across applicants, industry professionals and colleagues to ensure we are getting the best outcomes for projects and the community.
Our Senior Fire Engineers also contribute to the growth and mentoring of other engineering and building officials, ensuring the team is empowered and motivated to achieve organisational goals. They also lead continuous improvement projects that enhance and maintain our high performance standards within the unit, contributing to developing or refining policies and procedures.
About you | Ko Koe Tēnei
In both of these roles you need to have excellent communication and relationship building skills, with the ability to provide clear technical guidance and advice, ensuring it is being received correctly. You will need to have comprehensive understanding of the relevant legislation and be able to use your problem solving skills to find workable solutions to untested situations.
As a Fire Engineer you will have:
- Post graduate degree qualification in fire engineering, or equivalent, with significant fire engineering experience
- New Zealand Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) in Fire Engineering.
- At least 10 years' experience in the building industry preferably in a wide variety of New Zealand building projects.
- Post graduate degree qualification in fire engineering, or equivalent, with significant fire engineering experience
- New Zealand Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) in Fire Engineering.
- 15-20 years in fire design and construction supervision, with at least 8 years in a large organisation.
- Experience in offering coaching and mentoring to other staff, either formally or informally
This is a great opportunity to get involved with a forward-thinking building control authority and an excellent and reputable engineering team, where you can contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. You will also benefit from:
- Opportunities to be involved in various industry stakeholder groups.
- Access to various experts who can offer insights into building legislation and compliance requirements.
- Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
- Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
- Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.
Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:
At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.
We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at jobs@ccc.govt.nz
Hours of work - 37.5 - 40 hours per week
Position - Permanent
Location - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices - 53 Hereford Street
Salary - Salaries are negotiable and based on a 40 hour working week per annum. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
Fire Engineer - $111,553 - $123,948 per annum
Senior Fire Engineer - $121, 946 - $135,496 per annum
Closing date - 24/11/24
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.
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