National Project Lead, Drinking Water Standards

CGR Services; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Taumata Arowai, New Zealand's Water Services Authority, seeks an experienced Project Lead to drive the review of the Drinking Water Standards. You will coordinate a national programme spanning water science, public health, policy and regulation, engaging with ministers, senior leaders, local government and industry stakeholders.

Based in Wellington, this role leads evidence assessment, policy development, public consultation and implementation planning, delivering high-quality advice to

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end review of the Drinking Water Standards with a multidisciplinary project team.
• Manage engagement with central and local government, industry stakeholders, technical experts, mana whenua and iwi Māori.
• Commission and manage specialist technical advice, including procurement activities and external contracts.
• Provide high-quality advice and reporting to senior leaders, governance groups, the Board and Ministers.

Job description

Taumata Arowai, New Zealand's Water Services Authority, seeks an experienced Project Lead to drive the review of the Drinking Water Standards. You will coordinate a national programme spanning water science, public health, policy and regulation, engaging with ministers, senior leaders, local government and industry stakeholders.

Based in Wellington, this role leads evidence assessment, policy development, public consultation and implementation planning, delivering high-quality advice to