Water Services Leader: Operations & Assets

Southlanddc; Invercargill City; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Southland District Council invites applications for the role of Manager Operations & Assets - Water Services in Invercargill. Permanent full-time, on-site position leading water, wastewater and stormwater operations across the district.

You'll manage a capable team, partner with contractors and communities, balance regulatory requirements with affordable investments, and shape practical solutions for diverse locales from Fiordland to Stewart Island.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in a complex infrastructure, utilities or service delivery environment.
• Strong relationship-building with contractors, stakeholders and communities.
• Commitment to innovative and affordable service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee drinking water, wastewater and stormwater operations across the district.
• Lead and develop a capable team and manage contractors on site.
• Balance regulatory requirements with investment in infrastructure and community expectations.
• Shape practical, innovative solutions for diverse communities and environments.

Job description

Southland District Council invites applications for the role of Manager Operations & Assets - Water Services in Invercargill. Permanent full-time, on-site position leading water, wastewater and stormwater operations across the district.

You'll manage a capable team, partner with contractors and communities, balance regulatory requirements with affordable investments, and shape practical solutions for diverse locales from Fiordland to Stewart Island.