Head of Utilities & Infrastructure Strategy

New Zealand Government; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life cover up to $300,000

Critical illness protection

Discounted insurances

Free will services

Mortgage broker services

Flexible work environment

Job summary

NZDF seeks a Principal Advisor Utilities Management to lead a team of utilities and energy specialists and shape infrastructure strategy across a broad asset portfolio. You will drive energy efficiency, risk assurance and sustainability outcomes while upholding governance throughout the asset lifecycle.

You will develop standards, policies and assurance processes, oversee planning, maintenance and renewal, and review designs for compliance with legislation and technical standards.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in energy management, utilities, horizontal infrastructure, building services, engineering or a related field.
• Strong technical knowledge of utility and energy systems, including electrical and water networks, building services, heating systems and building management systems.
• Experience managing substantial operational budgets and overseeing complex asset portfolios.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships, influence decision-making and communicate effectively across a wide range of stakeholders.
• Exposure to ISO 55001 alignment or similar asset management frameworks is highly regarded.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Energy Management, Building Science or a related discipline, with professional industry membership viewed favourably.
• Experience with operations and compliance of 11kV electrical networks.
• A commitment to quality, continuous improvement and customer-focused outcomes will be key to your success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a team of utilities and energy specialists.
• Driving infrastructure, energy and decarbonisation strategies and frameworks.
• Developing technical standards, policies and assurance processes.
• Providing expert oversight of infrastructure planning, maintenance and renewal programmes.
• Reviewing designs to ensure compliance with legislation, policy and technical standards.
• Providing lifecycle stewardship and governance of horizontal infrastructure assets.
• Championing continuous improvement, quality assurance and sustainable asset management practices.

Skills

Energy management

Utilities

Horizontal infrastructure

Building services

Engineering

Education

Engineering degree

Energy Management qualification

Job description

NZDF seeks a Principal Advisor Utilities Management to lead a team of utilities and energy specialists and shape infrastructure strategy across a broad asset portfolio. You will drive energy efficiency, risk assurance and sustainability outcomes while upholding governance throughout the asset lifecycle.

You will develop standards, policies and assurance processes, oversee planning, maintenance and renewal, and review designs for compliance with legislation and technical standards.