Team Lead Asset Service and Planning

New Zealand Government Joba; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working: up to 2 days WFH

Wellbeing programme

Professional development opportunities

5 weeks annual leave after 2 years

Job summary

Tiaki Wai seeks an experienced asset-management leader to drive strategic planning and delivery across its critical water infrastructure. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, shape investment decisions, and champion a culture of accountability and capability growth.

You will integrate growth forecasts, levels of service, and future demand into long-term investment strategies, partnering with executives to support evidence-based decisions.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading multidisciplinary asset-management teams.
• Strong knowledge of asset-management frameworks including ISO55000.
• Proven ability to set direction, coach teams and drive performance.

Responsibilities

• Set the direction and performance expectations for the asset-management team.
• Drive development and continuous improvement of AMS, SAMP, and planning frameworks.
• Translate asset condition, risk and performance data into investment recommendations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and provide trusted, executive-level advice.

Skills

Asset mgmt leadership

ISO55000 knowledge

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* 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 practiceThis 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**At Tiaki Wai, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.**Our benefits include:*** 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 serviceFor a full list of our employee benefits, click here.**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.****How to apply**To view a copy of the position description, click here.To apply for the role, click on the 'apply' button or visit the Tiaki Wai Careers site, if you are a Tiaki Wai employee please apply using your work email.For further information, email: [e-mail] 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.