About Us

Since starting in 2012, CMW Geosciences has expanded to 20 offices with over 300 employees across Australia and New Zealand. We are hard-working, down-to-earth, and passionate engineers and geologists who provide high quality, practical geotechnical site investigation, analysis, and design advice to the construction, infrastructure, and energy sectors.

As part of the Kiwa Group, we're backed by a global network of 12,000+ staff across 35+ countries

About the role

Following an internal transfer, our Hamilton office has an opportunity for an Intermediate or Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist to join the Waikato's largest geotechnical team.

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established Hamilton team with a strong forward workload, genuine career development pathways, and exposure to a broad range of technically interesting projects across the Waikato and central North Island.

We are looking for someone with strong project management capabilities and site investigation and construction management experience looking for an opportunity to build their career.

You will contribute to a diverse range of projects across key sectors including land development, energy, transport, and infrastructure, working alongside a collaborative and high-performing team of geotechnical professionals. The role will see you involved in all aspects of project delivery including site investigations, design input, technical advice, construction support and client liaison.

This is a true consultancy role, giving you the opportunity to build long-lasting relationships with clients, specialist contractors, other consultants and suppliers throughout New Zealand.

What You'll Need

• A Civil Engineering, Geology or Earth Science Degree
• Exceptional organisation and communication skills, both verbal and written
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a consultancy setting
• Experience managing large scale land developments will be looked on favourably
• Full New Zealand working rights
• Great interpersonal skills

What You'll Get

Based in Hamilton, you'll enjoy the benefits of working in one of New Zealand's fastest-growing regional cities, with a strong pipeline of infrastructure, land development, energy, and transport projects.

Hamilton offers an excellent lifestyle balance, with shorter commutes, more affordable living than larger centres, and easy access to Auckland, Tauranga, Rotorua, Taupō, beaches, lakes, and outdoor recreation.

Further benefits of working at CMW include:

• An additional day of leave to celebrate your birthday
• Extended paid parental leave
• $500 annual wellbeing allowance
• A minimum of 50 hours of training and CPD each year plus paid membership to Engineering New Zealand
• Office social events throughout the year
• Flexible office hours to support both project delivery and work-life balance
• Ongoing internal trainings, mentoring programme and clear pathways for career progression
• Access to exclusive employee discounts through our rewards platform

Ready to take the next step in your geotechnical career? Join CMW's Hamilton team and help deliver practical, high-quality advice on projects shaping the Waikato and New Zealand. Apply now or contact us for a confidential conversation.