Job Summary
This role is focused on overseeing the end-to-end management of surface water systems, including stormwater, land drainage, and water race systems. The Water Infrastructure Leader will ensure that district infrastructure meets operational performance, regulatory compliance, environmental standards, and community expectations.
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About the Role
* Lead the development, operation, and maintenance of surface waters schemes.
* Manage routine maintenance and minor capital works across the Surface Waters portfolio.
* Provide expert advice on operational performance, environmental compliance, and RMA requirements.
* Develop and present high-quality reports to working groups and industry bodies.
* Set strategic and measurable goals that align with Council priorities.
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Requirements
* A proven leader with a passion for infrastructure and the environment.
* 10+ years of leadership experience in a large and complex organisation.
* Extensive knowledge of surface waters infrastructure: waterways, culverts, land drainage networks, stock water systems, stormwater wetlands, and more.
* Strong understanding of environmental compliance, resource consents, and stormwater management planning.
* Demonstrated success in managing operational teams and capital works projects.
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What We Offer
* Career coaching and professional development.
* Life insurance.
* Wellbeing and volunteering leave.
* Paid leave over the Christmas/New Year period.
* Two weeks paid Partners Leave.
* Sick leave from day one.
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About Us
Selwyn is a fast-growing district offering a high quality of life, thriving communities, and access to beautiful natural landscapes. We are guided by our core values: Be a good human, Be brave - Think differently, Better together - Make it happen for Selwyn.
We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are committed to working in partnership with iwi to uphold our obligations.
This role requires satisfactory police vetting and pre-employment drug and alcohol test.