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September 4, 2024

LGJobs

Kerikeri

FULL TIME & OTHER


Asset Manager - 3 Waters & Land Drainage

As Kaipara District Council embarks on a transformative journey, now is the perfect time to join us! With several new positions on the horizon, we're seeking individuals ready to play a pivotal role in our success. This presents an exciting opportunity for an Asset Manager to lead the strategic management of 3 Waters and Land Drainage assets, driving success and making a real difference in Kaipara's communities.
  • Don't miss your chance to join our dynamic, energetic and high-achieving organisation!
  • Experience a supportive team culture with excellent leadership and a range of well-being initiatives.
  • This full-time position is available in either Mangawhai or Dargaville with WFH options.
About the opportunity:
In this newly created role, your primary focus will be the strategic asset management of water, wastewater, stormwater, and land drainage assets within Council. You will work to enhance asset management practices and ensure alignment with infrastructure strategies and regulatory requirements. By collaborating with various teams and stakeholders, you'll help drive optimal investment returns and effectively address community needs.
Key responsibilities include:
Maintaining a strategic overview of water-related assets: ensure effective planning to deliver level of service targets and comply with statutory and regulatory requirements.
  • Managing network models, developing catchment management plans and contributing to relevant policies and plans.
  • Collaborating on development consent applications and support planning for Private Plan Changes.
  • Overseeing asset condition assessments: analyse and collect asset data, prepare project documentation, and ensure accurate information transfer to the asset management system.
About you:
We are looking for someone with exceptional relationship management and interpersonal skills, coupled with strong strategic and analytical capabilities. Effective communication, problem-solving, and negotiation skills are essential. Your expertise in asset management planning will ensure successful outcomes.
In addition, you will have:
  • A qualification in engineering, infrastructure asset management, a related field or equivalent experience.
  • Proven experience in planning, designing or managing water infrastructure.
  • Expertise in asset management and long-term strategic planning.
  • Experience working directly with or for local government entities.
About Kaipara District Council (KDC)
Our business is to create a thriving community, where people love to live, work and play. We pride ourselves on making a positive difference and we nurture our people and place by inspiring a vibrant healthy and caring environment with a commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive culture. Our mahi is underpinned by our values of mahi tahi (teamwork), mana (integrity), pono (being trustworthy), whakaute (respect) and mahia te mahi (make it happen).
What we offer
Kaipara District Council offers a flexible, supportive, and inclusive team culture within a collaborative environment. We also offer:
  • Competitive salary, laptop and mobile phone
  • An emphasis on career pathways with ongoing professional development, study assistance options, and secondment and promotion opportunities
  • 1 paid day off per year to volunteer in the Kaipara community
  • Staff healthcare, banking and retail discounts
  • A culture of health and wellbeing with free EAP services and regular staff wellness initiatives
  • Fruit and espresso in the office
  • 5 weeks Annual Leave after 5 years' service
How to apply
If you're keen to join a supportive team in a dynamic and rewarding role, use the link below to be directed to our Careers Website and apply now!
Please refer to the job description for more information, or contact Kevin Whitehead, P&C Talent Acquisition Partner at careers@kaipara.govt.nz
Please note that the preferred candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including criminal history and policy vetting checks.
To view the job description and apply for this job go to: https://kaiparadc.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Careers & enterref code: 6657470.
Applications close 25 September 2024

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