Watercare is the largest water and wastewater utility in New Zealand providing more than 400 million litres of water to Auckland every day. Now is an exciting time to join Watercare; we're planning to spend $18.5 billion over the next 20 years to ensure we can continue to support our growing city in a climate-resilient way. When you average that out, that's an investment of $2.5 million every day. It doesn't just stop there; we ensure that sustainability lies at the heart of everything that we do to help protect our water resources for future generations. This means that we are continuously focused on how we can reduce our carbon footprint with initiatives like solar panels, electric cars, revegetation programmes, and much more. We really are a company that wants to make a positive difference. The Head of Wastewater reports to the Chief Operations Officer and is responsible for leading operational wastewater teams across the Auckland region. Specific responsibilities include wastewater treatment, wastewater discharge, biosolids management, wastewater collection and transmission, planned work activities, and incident management. Key responsibilities for this role will include: To lead, manage and enable the operations of wastewater collection and transmission systems. Lead, direct and communicate regular reviews and monitoring, planning and coordination of wastewater systems to ensure business processes are followed. Execute the customer care strategy to ensure that customer and environmental impacts are minimised and effectively managed. Oversee and manage a multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality services against objectives and standards. Oversee the teams that ensure transmission and wastewater network assets are effectively managed against KPIs. Oversee the operational management of wastewater treatment plants and facilities to manage wastewater in accordance with regulations, policies, and requirements. To drive operational improvements and efficiency programmes. Provide leadership and support to enable the team to participate in civil defence training, emergency response initiatives, and business continuity plan activities. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate: Equivalent to a tertiary degree in engineering, science, or a related field. Be a Chartered Engineer, or an equivalent independent certification. Extensive experience in Water or Wastewater operations. Significant leadership experience leading a dispersed, multidiscipline team including strategic planning in a large, complex environment. Knowledge and demonstrated practice in finance and budget management. Knowledge of HSE procedures and regulations in a high-risk environment. Extensive experience in finance and budget management. We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including: Training and development opportunities. Life and income protection insurance plans. Generous parental leave. Employee discounts at a range of large retailers. Me pehea te tono mai | How to Apply Come and join our team! If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a fantastic team, then please apply online today - The successful applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and medical. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand. We're big enough to get things done and small enough that you make a difference! #J-18808-Ljbffr
