2 Senior Healthy Waters roles available - come and join us in 2025!
Take a lead role in the Operations Central team, providing key subject matter expertise in multiple aspects of stormwater operations, including streams, ponds, the piped network, and pump stations in Central Auckland and Waiheke.
Play a crucial role in delivering complex, high-quality stormwater infrastructure projects.
Join one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific, dedicated to making Auckland the best place to live, work, study, and invest.
He angitutanga: The opportunity
Our Central Operations team is looking for two Senior Healthy Waters Specialists (Operations Engineer). This dynamic and fast-paced role provides key subject matter expertise in a specialist area responsible for ensuring the delivery of industry best practice stormwater solutions related to the operation and maintenance of the stormwater network. As the asset owner, you will manage complex operational issues, manage risk, lead investigations, and resolve stormwater network issues. Achieving high levels of customer satisfaction is key to the role and you will exhibit excellent communication and influencing skills.
There is a strong focus on health & safety and financial management in all areas of work, with an expectation that this role will champion innovation and build strong effective relationships with all stakeholders, aiming for best practice and achieving customer centric outcomes.
He korero mou: About you
We're looking for an engineer with extensive expertise in civil/environmental engineering and a strong background in the delivery of stormwater solutions including project management, design, and/or operations of water related infrastructure projects.
To be successful in this role you will have a minimum of 8 years' experience in the three waters infrastructure sector or equivalent with a minimum of 4 specifically in stormwater management.
The successful candidate also needs to be comfortable working closely with internal and external stakeholders and the community, ensuring strong engagement and interaction with those stakeholders.
We will also be looking for experience in: Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced operational environment.Conversant with health and safety legislation, policies, and guidelines relevant to the construction industry.Substantial site safety and safety in design experience.Project and contract management of high-risk, high-value projects.Track record of dealing with operational engineering issues with excellent customer satisfaction.Evidence of operating reasonably independently and at a level that may be expected from a senior practitioner.Preferred Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, or Environmental Science, or equivalent experience.Experience in local government, the associated political environment, and mentoring junior staff members will also be advantageous.
Nga ahuatanga kei a matou: What we offer
Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to nearly 1.6 million people. We are dedicated to making Auckland the best place in the world to work, study, invest and enjoy an outstanding quality of life!
With the implementation of the water quality targeted rate, there is significant additional investment in water quality programmes and infrastructure. We provide opportunities for professional development, career progression, and as we work closely with specialists within Auckland Transport, Watercare and consultancies, you will build a strong professional network.
Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini: My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.
In return for your hard work, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and be a part of a friendly and collaborative team that is dedicated to our customers. You will receive dedicated training and development to help build your career and on top of this, as part of our Auckland Council Group, you will gain access to many benefits and discounts. Click link to find out more about our employee benefits package.
Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
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