Three Waters Project Lead – Civil Infrastructure

Ryan and Alexander Consultancy; Whakatāne; On-site; NZD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free swimming pool access

Staff benefits

Five weeks annual leave

Job summary

Whakatāne District Council is seeking a Civil Infrastructure Project Lead to deliver Three Waters infrastructure across the district, guiding projects from planning through completion, with emphasis on safety, quality and community outcomes.

You will work with internal teams, consultants, contractors and iwi, managing budgets, timelines, risks and regulatory requirements while shaping long‑term infrastructure for Whakatāne’s growth and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years’ project management experience in civil infrastructure.
• Experience with water, wastewater, or stormwater projects is advantageous.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, timeliness, and risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, procurement, delivery and completion of Three Waters projects.
• Manage budgets, timelines, risks, and reporting.
• Oversee consultant and contractor performance for quality outcomes.
• Administer and manage civil engineering contracts.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, iwi and the community.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, regulatory and Council requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to support infrastructure planning.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial acumen

Civil infrastructure experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Whakatāne District Council is seeking a Civil Infrastructure Project Lead to deliver Three Waters infrastructure across the district, guiding projects from planning through completion, with emphasis on safety, quality and community outcomes.

You will work with internal teams, consultants, contractors and iwi, managing budgets, timelines, risks and regulatory requirements while shaping long‑term infrastructure for Whakatāne’s growth and wellbeing.