Supervisor Rural Reticulation

September 9, 2024

Clutha District Council

Balclutha

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?
The Clutha District Council is looking for a dedicated Supervisor for our Rural Reticulation team.
About Us:
At Clutha District Council, we are committed to empowering our community to thrive while preserving our spaces for future generations. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and confident in their roles.

About the Clutha District:
The Clutha District, spanning over 6,700 square kilometres in the lower South Island, offers breathtaking scenery from coast to mountains. Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle, affordable housing, and a friendly community, fostering an ideal work-life balance. Conveniently located near Central Otago and Dunedin, with its international airport and university, and bordered by the stunning Catlins, renowned for its waterfalls, wildlife, rainforest, and surf-worthy beaches.

Role Overview:
As the Supervisor Rural Reticulation, you'll manage a team of technicians and contractors in maintaining and repairing the vital water, wastewater, and drainage networks that support our rural communities. Your role is crucial in ensuring that these essential services are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You'll be at the forefront of protecting public health and the environment, while driving best practices in safety, service delivery, and continuous improvement.

Key Requirements:

Ability to lead and develop a team, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and high performance.
General understanding of New Zealand drinking water standards and environmental consenting requirements.
Ability to assess risks to personal health and safety, as well as public health and environmental safety.
Genuinely committed to providing high quality customer services
Excellent communication skills across all mediums-verbal, written, and electronic.
Proficiency in using or ability to learn Council's electronic systems
Current Full driver's license.

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community
Supportive and inclusive work environment
Great work-life balance
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

If this role sounds like what you're looking for, we'd love to hear from you!
We will be assessing applications as they are received, so apply now!

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available