Team Lead Asset Service And Planning

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements incl. up

Wellbeing programme with paid day

Professional development opportunities

5 weeks annual leave after 2 years

Job summary

Tiaki Wai, a council‑owned organisation in New Zealand, is recruiting a strategic asset management leader to drive excellence across the AMS and SAMP. You will provide people leadership and ensure integrated planning supports confident investment decisions for resilient water services.

You will coordinate cross‑disciplinary planning, shape capability, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement while aligning with the organisation’s values.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in asset-intensive or regulated environments.
• Knowledge of contemporary asset management principles and ISO55000.
• Ability to build trusted relationships across an organisation.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven track record coaching leaders and building team capability.

Responsibilities

• Set direction and performance expectations for the team; coach and develop people.
• Drive development and continuous improvement of Asset Management System and Strategic Asset Management Plan.
• Oversee strategic condition assessment programmes and translate information into planning and investment recommendations.
• Integrate growth forecasts, levels of service and future demand into long-term infrastructure planning.
• Partner with stakeholders and provide trusted advice to executives for evidence-based decisions.

Skills

Team leadership

Asset management

ISO55000 knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Job description

Shape the future of water services through strategic asset management leadership

• Lead, coach, and hold accountable a high-performing team, building capability, clarity, and a strong culture of delivery
• Integrate network and treatment planning practice

This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week.

About the role

This is a pivotal leadership role for an experienced asset management professional who is passionate about driving excellence in asset management practice and shaping the future of critical water infrastructure. In this role, you'll provide people leadership across Tiaki Wai's asset management practice and reporting, ensuring Tiaki Wai has the insights, frameworks, and information needed to make and present confident investment decisions to deliver resilient water services for the future. Through collaboration across disciplines, you will unite different perspectives and planning approaches into a single, integrated strategy that supports consistent, evidence-based investment decisions across the organisation.

You will

• Set clear direction and performance expectations for the team, coach and develop people, and foster an inclusive, accountable, and collaborative culture
• Drive the development and continuous improvement of the Asset Management System (AMS), Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP), and associated planning frameworks
• Oversee strategic condition assessment programmes and ensure asset condition, risk, and performance information is translated into practical planning and investment recommendations
• Integrate growth forecasts, levels of service, and future demand considerations into infrastructure planning and long‑term investment strategies
• Partner with stakeholders across the business and provide trusted advice to executives, supporting evidence-based decision-making

About you

To be successful in this role, you'll be a strategic thinker and influential people leader with a passion for asset management excellence. You have a demonstrated track record of setting direction, leading through change, building high-performing teams, developing capability, managing performance, improving asset management maturity, and helping organisations make informed investment decisions.

You bring

• Significant experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams in an asset‑intensive or regulated environment, including setting priorities, managing performance, building succession and capability, and leading through organisational change
• Strong knowledge of contemporary asset management principles and frameworks, including ISO55000 and strategic asset management planning
• The ability to build trusted relationships and work collaboratively across an organisation
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to present complex information to both technical and non‑technical audiences
• A strong commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, with demonstrated ability to coach leaders and specialists, build team capability, and create a culture of accountability, inclusion, and constructive challenge

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements including up to 2 days working from home
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually
• Formal and informal professional development opportunities
• 5 weeks annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual service

About us

Tiaki Wai is a council‑owned organisation responsible for managing the delivery of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services across Hutt Valley, Porirua, and Wellington. We manage public‑owned extensive water infrastructure and oversee the delivery of safe and reliable services for our communities. We focus on long‑term investment, asset management, maintenance, and delivering major infrastructure projects that support public health, environmental protection, and regional growth. Water is a precious taonga. At Tiaki Wai, we put care into every drop and are guided by our values of Integrity, Care, and Leadership. We work directly with water consumers and in partnership with councils and mana whenua to deliver better water outcomes for current and future generations.

Applications close : Sunday, 25 October.

Applicants for safety sensitive roles will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Tiaki Wai. You must also be legally entitled to work long‑term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.