Engineer
- Manage Port asset maintenance and capital projects
- Civil or structural engineering background – minimum 6 years’ experience
- Solutions and future focused
Port Nelson is the maritime gateway to the Nelson Marlborough region – a vital hub for economic activity and a key stakeholder in the region’s continued growth and prosperity.
A rare opportunity has arisen for a motivated, experienced engineer to join our team.
In this newly created role, you will be responsible for managing repairs and replacements of Port Nelson’s infrastructure and facility assets, hands-on coordination and delivery of the annual maintenance programme and project management of engineering and facilities projects.
Reporting to the GM - Environment, Infrastructure and Maintenance, you will play a key role in managing the lifecycle and maintenance of port assets including wharfs, pavements, buildings, structural designs, and stormwater and sewer. This involves determining the rolling repair and maintenance schedule, working with engineers to develop solutions, and understanding the wider implications of maintenance work. Alongside this you will manage any immediate maintenance and repair work with the maintenance team. You will be responsible for setting up and maintaining maintenance plans with the team, setting and working within budgets, determining work plans, developing engineering options and drawings, and managing tendering processes, contracts and contractors.
To be successful in this role, you’ll be a qualified engineer, with a proven background in structural or civil engineering projects, experience in Asset Management, a solutions and future focused mindset, and the ability to make autonomous decisions. You will be tech savvy and experienced in working with CAD (Bentley Microstation or an equivalent).
Stakeholder management skills are essential, as you will manage internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and suppliers to deliver effective asset management and maintenance. Relationship-building and communication are vital to foster interdepartmental cohesion. You will also be committed to adhering to health and safety practices and identifying improvements at Port Nelson.
With multiple projects and priorities underway at any given time, strong planning, organisational, and time-management skills are essential to succeed in this role.
If you are a sharp, confident and engaged person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, this is the right opportunity for you.
Port Nelson is passionate about its people, customers and community and is committed to strengthening relationships with Te Tauihu iwi. We offer a great working environment, along with competitive remuneration and a relocation package. This is an exciting opportunity to work at an amazing company that prides itself on strong values and culture.
Applications close at 5pm Thursday, 12 November 2026.
Please note: Port Nelson Ltd is an alcohol and drug-free workplace. Pre-employment testing is part of our recruitment process.
Applicants for this position must be NZ citizens or already have permanent residency to be considered for this role.
