Group Manager - Assets and Infrastructure

Recruitmenthub; Wairoa; Sur place; NZD 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Wairoa District Council is seeking a Group Manager – Assets and Infrastructure to lead the Council's infrastructure and asset management functions from Wairoa, New Zealand. This role reports to the Chief Executive and drives the long-term strategy for essential services and capital programmes.

You will build high-performing teams, engage with tangata whenua and stakeholders, and translate complex technical details into practical policy and advice for decision-makers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience managing complex infrastructure, engineering, utility, transport or asset management functions.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; postgraduate leadership/management qualification; CPEng accreditation or equivalent registration.

Responsabilités

• Provide leadership across Council's infrastructure and asset management functions to deliver safe, efficient and sustainable services.
• Oversee major operational and capital programmes and provide trusted advice to support decisions.
• Lead a high-performing team focused on service excellence, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with tangata whenua, community stakeholders, government agencies and industry partners.

Connaissances

Strategic leadership

Governance & risk

Stakeholder engagement

People management

Commercial acumen

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Postgraduate leadership/management qualification

CPEng accreditation or equivalent

Outils

Asset management systems

Capital works planning

Portfolio management

Description du poste

See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.

Group Manager - Assets and Infrastructure

Wairoa, New Zealand

Reference: 6939680

Wairoa District Council is seeking a strategic, forward-thinking leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Group Manager - Assets and Infrastructure. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, this pivotal role is responsible for shaping and delivering Council's long-term infrastructure and asset management strategy while leading a diverse portfolio. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of Wairoa by providing visionary leadership and driving transformational change.

About the role

As Group Manager - Assets and Infrastructure, you will provide leadership across Council's infrastructure and asset management functions, ensuring essential services are delivered safely, efficiently and sustainably for the community. You will oversee significant operational and capital programmes and provide trusted advice to support informed decision-making and the long-term stewardship of Council assets. The role also involves building strong relationships with tangata whenua, community stakeholders, government agencies and industry partners, while leading a high-performing team focused on service excellence, accountability and continuous improvement.

About you

You are an experienced senior leader with a minimum of 10 years' experience managing complex infrastructure, engineering, utility, transport or asset management functions. You combine strategic thinking with strong commercial, financial and governance acumen and have successfully led organisational improvement and large-scale programmes in complex operating environments.

A confident and authentic people leader, you can build high-performing teams, navigate competing priorities, and establish productive relationships with elected members, community stakeholders and industry partners.

Your expertise in asset management, infrastructure investment and service delivery is supported by excellent communication skills, sound judgement and the ability to translate complex technical information into practical, actionable advice.

You will hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline, a postgraduate leadership or management qualification (or equivalent senior management experience), and Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) accreditation or equivalent professional registration.

This is an opportunity to help shape the future of Wairoa through strategic infrastructure leadership, sustainable asset management and community-focused service delivery. You'll join a committed organisation where your leadership will directly influence the long-term wellbeing and prosperity of our district.

Be the leader who shapes Wairoa's future.