Surface Water Contracts Lead - Flexible Work-Life Balance

Selwyn District Council; Rolleston; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great work-life balance with flexible/

Career coaching and development

Life insurance

Wellbeing and volunteer leave

Job summary

Selwyn District Council in Rolleston, New Zealand, is seeking an experienced contract management professional to lead surface water operations and maintenance. You will manage day-to-day delivery, drive resilience, and ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety standards.

This role requires 5+ years in contract management, knowledge of NZS 3910/3917 and procurement, plus the ability to analyse performance, report accurately, and build strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in contract management, ideally in water services or local authority.
• Strong knowledge of NZS 3910, 3917 and procurement frameworks.
• Experience in asset management systems, financial reporting, and performance analysis.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Dedication to health, safety, and wellbeing.
• A relevant engineering or construction qualification and a full driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day contract delivery for surface water operations and maintenance.
• Drive operational resilience through proactive risk management and emergency planning.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and uphold environmental and health & safety standards.
• Oversee customer service requests and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Monitor contractor performance, financial tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide accurate reporting and contribute to strategic planning, including Annual and Long-Term Plans.

Skills

Contract management

Financial reporting

Performance analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Health & safety

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Asset management systems

Job description

Selwyn District Council in Rolleston, New Zealand, is seeking an experienced contract management professional to lead surface water operations and maintenance. You will manage day-to-day delivery, drive resilience, and ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety standards.

This role requires 5+ years in contract management, knowledge of NZS 3910/3917 and procurement, plus the ability to analyse performance, report accurately, and build strong stakeholder relationships.