Job Opportunities in New Zealand

Full-time | Permanent

Shape the future of Upper Hutt

Deliver tangible outcomes

Work as part of a dedicated team

Our city is one of a kind. Upper Hutt is recognised as a great place for families and for people who enjoy the best of the outdoors. The team at Upper Hutt City Council work together to enhance the quality of life in Upper Hutt by providing leadership, support, and services to our community.

Infrastructure assets provide the foundation for our community's wellbeing and the growth of our city. The Assets Team play a crucial role in our stewardship of these assets, and we are looking for an energetic and dynamic Principal Assets Advisor to help drive our asset management improvement journey.

Reporting to the Assets Team Leader, you will play a key role in a small team to use best practice to deliver the team’s work programme. This role will assist in the development and implementation of a range of asset management practices including strategic asset management planning, business processes and policies, systems, data and information management, and reporting, to ensure Council has an integrated approach to the efficient and effective management of all its assets.

Key responsibilities and attributes include:
Driving best practice and continuous improvement across Council's asset management activities.

Collaborate and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the effective delivery of the asset management work programme.

Develop, maintain, and operationalise Council’s strategic asset management framework and outputs, including the Infrastructure Strategy, and Asset Management Plans.

Contribute to the continued development of Council’s Asset Management Information Systems and processes to enable optimised asset management planning.

Excellent communication skills, relationship management, and a customer focus.

If you find this challenge exciting, then please apply!

All applications must include a cover letter, CV and a completed online Upper Hutt City Council application form.

Applications close 8pm Sunday 03 November 2024. We reserve the right to interview and select a candidate prior to the closing date.

PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST HAVE THE LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE .