Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy Watercare, the largest water and wastewater utility in New Zealand, delivers 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.
That's an investment of $2.5 million every day.
This is a fantastic time to join Watercare!
We have some exciting new projects on the horizon, and this role will play an integral part in keeping our communities safe, healthy and successful by shaping the future of our drinking water supply.
The Head of Water Planning will lead a team of dedicated water professionals including Team Leaders, Planning Engineers, Project Managers and Planning Consulting Partners, to construct our water supply blueprints and kick-off the delivery of our capital solutions.
Working closely with our Chief of Strategy and Planning, you will engage with our iwi partners, our internal teams, Auckland Council, our local boards, community groups, customers, and various regulatory bodies to develop the future of our drinking water supply.
You will establish the direction for our Asset Management Plan ( AMP ) and define the programmes and projects that we will deliver over the next 30 years.
This role works to deliver water systems planning leadership while working within complex operational and capital budget environments.
You will be responsible for: Developing our detailed water networks and water treatment plans which are the blueprints for our water supply systems.
Launching the delivery of AMP projects, delivering the feasibility activities, optioneering, early phases of design.
Production of high-quality business cases for our water infrastructure.
Working to enable Watercare to achieve its growth, levels of service and renewals focused objectives.
You are an exceptional leader who has a proven background in infrastructure leadership, and are a strategic thinker who can see the big picture.
Your background will include: Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent professional qualification (mechanical / process / civil engineering or similar discipline) Specific experience as a Water Industry People Leader with over 10 years' experience managing large teams undertaking complex works Management of infrastructure strategy/planning investigations A strong knowledge of New Zealand's water industry regulatory environment Preparation of complex, future-focused business/asset management plans Exemplary verbal and written communication abilities Proven ability to lead business and infrastructure delivery programmes.
We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including: Training and development opportunities Life and income protection insurance plans Generous parental leave policy Employee discounts at a range of large retailers Modern offices in the heart of Newmarket with easy access to public transport Discounted Wilson parking On-site free gym.
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 - #J-18808-Ljbffr
