At Whangārei District Council we take pride in having one of New Zealand's most welcoming and supportive workplaces, continually striving to provide the best working environment for our people while going above and beyond to ensure that our district continues to thrive and prosper. To support us in this mahi we are looking for an experienced leader with a passion for water infrastructure to lead our Waters Projects and Administration Department.

As the successful applicant you will lead a team of specialist project managers and administrators dedicated to Three Waters infrastructure, including water, wastewater, and stormwater projects. Your key responsibilities will involve technical expertise and oversight, efficient resource management, and active stakeholder communication to ensure project success. Additionally, you will track and report on project milestones, oversee departmental budgets, and ensure all projects follow and comply with the required processes and standards.

If you're keen to be considered for this opportunity, we're eager to hear from candidates who can demonstrate the following:

• Tertiary qualification in Project Management and/or Civil Engineering or similar.
• 10 years relevant experience in waters infrastructure.
• Strong project management experience with demonstrated ability to apply Project Management Principles.
• Proven ability to manage contractors and consultants.
• Experience with working with multi discipline teams.
• Experience running project teams of similar size and complexity.
• Strong leadership skills that can empower and motivate others to effectively deliver results.

In addition, the candidate should have a desire to work in accordance with and embrace Whangārei District Council's organisational tikanga and commit to building effective, sustainable working relationships that benefit our organisation and the community we serve.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the People and Capability team on (09) 430 4200 or 0800 932 463.