Solution Engineer
Salary: $81,600 – $96,000 per year
Te whakapakari tahi i tō tātau Taiao – Enhancing our environment together.
Our vision is a healthy environment and a resilient and prosperous community.
About the opportunity | Ko te āheinga:
We are looking for a Solution Engineer to join our Information and Communication Technology (ICT) team at Hawke’s Bay Regional Council. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity based in Napier.
Integration and solution development are at the heart of this role. You will design, develop, and support integrations, APIs, automated workflows, applications, and reporting solutions that improve how Council delivers services and enables our people to work more effectively.
Working across Azure Integration Services, Power Platform, SQL, and related Microsoft technologies, you will help deliver secure, scalable, and supportable solutions that align with our technology standards and strategic direction. Experience with technologies such as Azure Logic Apps, API Management (APIM), Azure Functions, Azure DevOps, and SQL will be highly valued. You will also have the opportunity to develop and support solutions built using C#, including our existing in-house applications and Azure Function Apps that form part of our growing integration platform.
You will work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements, translate them into technical solutions, and contribute across the full solution lifecycle, from design and development through to deployment and ongoing support. You will also have the opportunity to explore emerging technologies, including AI-driven business improvements, while helping shape the future of our technology environment.
If you enjoy solving complex problems, developing modern cloud-based solutions, and working across a diverse technology landscape, we'd love to hear from you.
About you | E pā ana ki a koe:
You will be a proactive and technically skilled Solution Engineer who brings a strong foundation in IT and a desire to grow. You will be passionate about solving complex problems, eager to learn, and confident working across a broad set of technologies and platforms.
You will also have:
A relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent tertiary qualification
1–3+ years’ post-qualification experience that includes software development, system implementation, and administration
Professional training and certifications in IT technical or architecture disciplines (desirable)
A valid driver’s licence
What we offer | Nga huanga mōu:
The salary range for this role is $81,600 to $96,000 and will depend on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
Other benefits of working for our team include:
· Flexible working options to support work/life balance
· 5 weeks annual leave after 3 years
· 4% superannuation after 3 years
· Life insurance and income protection
· Subsidised eye tests and lenses, flu vaccinations, and other well-being initiatives
· Strong commitment to developing and upskilling people within a supportive working environment.
See a full list of our staff benefits here
As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We recognise that collaborative and innovative organisations depend on having a workforce made up from a diverse range of perspectives and experiences. We're all about excellence, and we encourage open communication – if you need any specific support, just let us know! Our main goal is to empower each person to share their unique talents to contribute to the outcomes for our community. This commitment ensures that our workplace is a dynamic and progressive space where everyone can flourish.
HBRC is responsible for Civil Defence emergencies and as such, all staff may be called upon to support the response.
How to apply | I pēhea ki te whakauru:
Applications close Tuesday, 1 September 2026, however, we will be shortlisting and interviewing appropriate candidates as applications are received. If you are interested in this position, please do not wait to apply as we may close the ad earlier than advertised.
Applicants must have existing rights to work in New Zealand.
To view the job description please visit our website.
Please apply through Seek. If you require any further information, please email hr@hbrc.govt.nz.
About us | E pā ki a mātou:
At Hawke’s Bay Regional Council our purpose is to work with our community to protect and manage the region’s precious taonga of rivers, lakes, soils, air, coast and biodiversity for health, wellbeing and connectivity. Our organisation is diverse and our work is varied. Our structure comprises of six key business units; Corporate Services, Integrated Catchment Management, Asset Management, Māori Partnerships, Policy & Regulation, and the Executive Advisory Group which also consists of the Civil Defence and Emergency Management.
We focus on prioritising:
Te kounga o te wai, te haumarutanga me te mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi o te whakamarutanga | Water quality, safety and climate-resilient security.
Kia koi, kia toitū hoki te whakamahinga o te whenua | Climate-smart and sustainable land use.
Kia ora, kia āhei, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki te rerenga rauropi | Healthy, functioning and climate-resilient biodiversity.
Kia toitū, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki ngā ratonga me ngā hanganga ā-whare | Sustainable and climate-resilient services and infrastructure.