Flood Protection Scheme Lead

Waikato Regional Council; Te Aroha; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Waikato Regional Council in Te Aroha is seeking a Scheme Lead Officer with foreman and team leadership experience to guide a small crew in flood protection asset maintenance across the Hauraki/Coromandel area.

You will help with floodgates, stopbanks, pumpstations, inspections, and minor construction; respond to emergencies, uphold safety, and work closely with landowners to deliver resilient infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Full NZ drivers’ licence.
• Basic computer skills to use iPad, phone apps, and Timesheets.
• Good customer service when dealing with landowners.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team on flood protection asset maintenance and related tasks.
• Oversee floodgates, stopbanks, pumpstations, drain spraying, fencing, and minor construction.
• Assist contractors and inspect rivers/streams/drains; assist with planting and releasing.

Skills

Team leadership

Foreman experience

Customer service

Health and safety awareness

Physical fitness

Tools

iPad

Timesheets app

Job description

Waikato Regional Council in Te Aroha is seeking a Scheme Lead Officer with foreman and team leadership experience to guide a small crew in flood protection asset maintenance across the Hauraki/Coromandel area.

You will help with floodgates, stopbanks, pumpstations, inspections, and minor construction; respond to emergencies, uphold safety, and work closely with landowners to deliver resilient infrastructure.