Principal Water Engineer at NZ Commerce Commission, Wellington or Auckland Te Komihana Tauhokohoko | The Commerce Commission is New Zealand's competition, fair trading, consumer credit and economic regulatory agency.
We have recently been confirmed as the economic regulator for the Government's Local Water Done Well (LWDW) system and we're focussed on building our Water team to ensure we have the expertise in-house to deliver on our remit. We are looking for an experienced water sector engineer who is ready to take the next step in their career for the long term benefit of all New Zealanders.
We seek an industry recognised engineer who understands the challenges that water service providers face – particularly in terms of asset management, efficient investment planning and incentives - and the role they play in providing a service to their communities. The role can be based in either our Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) office or Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) office.
Mo te turanga | About the role
The work of the Commerce Commission will give New Zealanders peace of mind that revenue collected by local government water services providers through rates or water charges is being spent on the level of water infrastructure needed. As a skilled engineer, you will provide both technical leadership and thought leadership with a focus on water and wastewater in the first instance. You will work closely with the Director, Water Implementation to ensure the successful design and delivery of the regulatory programme.
You will participate in discussions with ministries, other regulators and wider stakeholders and be able to convey the Commission's views with credibility and advise the Water team on technical issues. You will be able to communicate with people at all levels, including with Board members at the Commission and other public bodies.
This role provides the opportunity to work in a high-performing team that delivers great outcomes, and is collaborative, flexible, and supportive. You'll have great opportunities to work with smart people, leading interesting, challenging, and meaningful projects.
The indicativesalary range for this role is $155,000 - $200,000 plus 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects their individual skills, experience, and internal relativities across the organisation.
Our people come from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences which together support the fabric of our mahi and contributes to our vision to make New Zealanders better off.
To be successful in this role you will have:
Accreditation as a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or equivalent
Knowledge of what best practice looks like, and the ability to constructively challenge water service providers investment plans and asset management practices
Knowledge of market trends and developments and the ability to distil threats and challenges to key stakeholders to inform the work of the Commission and engagement with stakeholders
Experience of the delivery of water infrastructure and services within the New Zealand local government context
Experience leading complex projects in a regulatory environment (at a regulator or in a regulated sector)
A willingness to look across a set of evidence and to give advice based on this evidence
Excellent communication skills, especially working with a diverse, multidisciplinary team
The ability to work in a dynamic and uncertain environment and a capability to innovate
A desire to share your technical expertise with others through coaching and mentoring
Read more about the skills, experience and knowledge required for this position in the position description. If you are applying via SEEK, by clicking Apply Now you will be redirected to our careers page where you can access our position description.
Our people come from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences which together support the fabric of our mahi and contributes to our vision to make New Zealanders better off.
We're friendly and collaborative and enjoy contributing to our shared vision of making New Zealanders better off and are committed to our people's wellbeing.Our flexible working options are key to supporting that goal and our people have the technology they need to make it happen. Our environment is inclusive, and our people know they are free to be their authentic selves at work and structure the way they work to suit their lifestyle.
Click here to find out more about benefits and life here at Te Komihana Tauhokohoko | The Commerce Commission.
Ka pehea te tono mai | How to apply
If you want to contribute to our vision to make New Zealanders better off, please click 'Apply for this job' below. You will need to complete an online application form and upload your CV and Cover Letter outlining your motivation for applying for this role and the skills and experience you bring.
For any queries contact Liz Martin on 021 119 9988. Closing date for applications Monday 26 August 2024.
Studies have shown that women and people from under-represented backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles where they don't match the job description criteria exactly. If you're excited about this role and think you have what it takes, but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you and would encourage you to apply.
Our recruitment process is fair, inclusive and free from bias and we encourage our applicants to let us know if we can make it more user friendly for them. We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse perspectives and the contribution every one of our people makes to our culture. Put simply – you can be yourself here.
Employer: NZ Commerce Commission
Location: Wellington or Auckland
Position type: Permanent
Category: Government, Policy, Planning & Regulation
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