Food Leader

Woolworths Group Limited; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible leave options

School term contracts

Part-time options

Job sharing

Mentorship

Wellbeing programs

Insurance

Job summary

Stantec seeks a Group Leader for the Central North Island water team, based in Palmerston North or Hastings. You will inspire and guide the regional water group across Manawatu-Whanganui, Hawke's Bay, Taranaki and Gisborne, delivering projects and growing revenue.

You will provide leadership on water projects, foster client relationships, and contribute technical expertise while aligning with the Lower North Island Business Leader to achieve exceptional regional outcomes.

Qualifications

• Tertiary engineering qualification with market experience.
• Proven ability to lead diverse professionals and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive business development with regional Water clients.
• Provide operational leadership to deliver the Palmerston North and Hawke's Bay Water teams' project portfolio.
• Line management and direction to team leads for engagement and productivity.
• Deliver water infrastructure projects within your technical specialization.
• Build long-term relationships with internal staff and clients within the region.
• Assist the Business Leader with workload forecasting and resource planning.
• Collaborate with other leaders on key client relationships and major project leadership.

Skills

Business development

Client management

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Group Leader - Central North Island - ( O6 )

**Description**

**Group Leader - Central North Island**

**He taonga te wai ka hāpaina ka whakamanatia e mātou. Water is precious and our people respect the responsibility this brings.**

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.

We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible .

**Ngā Mātāpono | Stantec Values**

Manaakitanga | We put people first.

Kaitiakitanga | We do what is right.

Whanaungatanga | We are better together.

Kia tū Rangatira | We are driven to achieve

Due to our growing Water business, we are looking to fill a new Group Leader; Central North island role based in either our Palmerston North or Hastings office. In this key role, you'll inspire, build and guide our regional water group covering the Central North island (includes Manawatu-Whanganui, Hawke's Bay, Taranaki and Gisborne regions). You will have a successful track record in leading others, fostering client relationships, winning revenue and delivering projects. You'll also bring your technical expertise to the table, providing leadership on water projects and supporting the Lower North Island Business Leader to drive exceptional outcomes across the region. You'll hold a professional qualification in engineering with 15 years' experience gained in the three waters sector, ideally with local regional knowledge.

Key aspects of the role will include:

• Lead and drive business development with our regional Water clients.
• Provide operational leadership to ensure delivery of the Palmerston North's and Hawke's Bay Water team's project portfolio.
• Provides line management and direction to the Palmerston North and Hawke's Bay Water Team Leads to ensure a highly engaged and productive team.
• Deliver water infrastructure projects within your technical specialisation
• Work collaboratively to build long term relationships with internal staff and clients within the region.
• Assist the Business Leader to ensure suitable workload forecasting and resource planning.
• Work with the Lower North Island Business Leader, other Group Leaders, Sector Leaders, Panel and Project Management leads where appropriate in key client relationships, strategic project pursuits and major project leadership

About you:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or related discipline coupled with experience in the market
• Experienced in business development and client management
• Ability to lead a diverse range of professionals
• Demonstrate excellent communications skills
• Be collaborative by default
• Have a forward looking approach

What we offer

• Professional development and support
• Flexible working arrangements, including purchasing up to an extra four weeks of leave and provision for school term contracts, part-time, and job sharing
• Learning and talent development programmes, including global, online, and on-the-job opportunities
• Professional memberships
• Service recognition awards
• Mentorship
• Wellbeing and connection opportunities
• Health insurance, income continuance insurance, and life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Developing Professionals Group, a global network for those with under 10 years of experience
• Office Social Club and event

About Stantec

We've been serving our clients and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand for over 125 years. With almost 900 professionals, our team is based in the main cities and throughout the regions