Water Group Leader – Central North Island

Woolworths Group Limited; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible leave options

School term contracts

Part-time options

Job sharing

Mentorship

Wellbeing programs

Insurance

Job summary

Stantec seeks a Group Leader for the Central North Island water team, based in Palmerston North or Hastings. You will inspire and guide the regional water group across Manawatu-Whanganui, Hawke's Bay, Taranaki and Gisborne, delivering projects and growing revenue.

You will provide leadership on water projects, foster client relationships, and contribute technical expertise while aligning with the Lower North Island Business Leader to achieve exceptional regional outcomes.

Qualifications

• Tertiary engineering qualification with market experience.
• Proven ability to lead diverse professionals and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive business development with regional Water clients.
• Provide operational leadership to deliver the Palmerston North and Hawke's Bay Water teams' project portfolio.
• Line management and direction to team leads for engagement and productivity.
• Deliver water infrastructure projects within your technical specialization.
• Build long-term relationships with internal staff and clients within the region.
• Assist the Business Leader with workload forecasting and resource planning.
• Collaborate with other leaders on key client relationships and major project leadership.

Skills

Business development

Client management

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Stantec seeks a Group Leader for the Central North Island water team, based in Palmerston North or Hastings. You will inspire and guide the regional water group across Manawatu-Whanganui, Hawke's Bay, Taranaki and Gisborne, delivering projects and growing revenue.

You will provide leadership on water projects, foster client relationships, and contribute technical expertise while aligning with the Lower North Island Business Leader to achieve exceptional regional outcomes.