This is a specialist role, to provide management and oversight of the Council's Three Waters, Solid Waste and Engineering Services and operational activities.
This position will ensure relevant work programmes are delivered in an exemplary manner, to meet council, community and stakeholder expectations in terms of time, cost and quality, as well as the successful delivery of engineering projects, including preventative/predictive maintenance managed programmes.
You'll be a strong leader ready to support and grow a team that will have significant impact across our communities and the organisation.
You will develop and foster a continuous improvement mentality within the newly established team.
This role will give a platform for a senior manager with the relevant experience, attitude, and qualities to provide real and long-lasting benefits to Rangitikei.
This is a fulltime permanent position based in Marton , however travel throughout the district will be required.
He aha te mahi | What you will do Provide quality leadership and oversight to Operations and Engineering staff and contractors.
Analyse complex utility maintenance issues, evaluate alternative solutions, and recommend a strategic and tactical course of action.
Manage emergency, corrective, and preventative/predictive maintenance of utility systems.
Be a key participant in the preparation of the annual operating plan, as well as managing budgets and delivery of relevant engineering projects.
Ko wai to Pukeka | What you will bring A tertiary qualification in a related technical field or similar qualification.
Minimum of 10 years relevant experience.
Good knowledge of the Local Government infrastructure/utilities sector.
Proven maintenance management and planning experience.
Excellent planning and operational skills.
Please see Council's website for a copy of the Job description.
Applications must be made either online at or by visiting our Council Main Office in Marton.
The closing date for this role is 5.00 pm on Sunday 24 November 2024, however applications will be reviewed and progressed as they come in, so get in early!
At Rangitikei District Council, we believe in bringing together thoughts, perspectives, and expression from all kinds of backgrounds.
Our team strives to create a space and culture where you feel like you belong.
We also believe in a balance between work and play that allows you to enjoy life.
We are driven by our values.
Our smaller structure means when you join RDC you can make a real difference.
Our close-knit team have an impact on one another and the local community every day.
The Rangitikei District Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome and support people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religions and those with disabilities or are neurodiverse.
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