Strategy Planning Manager (Three Waters) Our Client The Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) governs one of New Zealand's most picturesque regions, renowned for its stunning alpine landscapes, pristine lakes, and vibrant tourism industry.
Comprising Queenstown, Wanaka, and surrounding areas, the council has a central role to play in maintaining and enhancing the quality and liveability of the district's environment.
The team provides high quality services and infrastructure to residents and visitors, managing the district's parks, trails, libraries and recreational facilities, while enabling sustainable development.
The Role Located in Queenstown and reporting to the Strategy and Infrastructure Planning Manager within QLDC's Property and Infrastructure Directorate, this role is responsible for the district's Three Waters strategy and long-term infrastructure planning.
You will lead a highly engaged team in providing planning expertise into Spatial Growth Planning and the 30 Year Infrastructure Strategy, and other strategic planning initiatives such as the Water Services Delivery plan.
The role will lead the development of future focused Three Water masterplans and translation of those master plans into prioritised projects.
The role will also support the prioritisation of the 3W investment in the Long-Term Plan (LTP) and manage early-stage planning of prioritised 3W initiatives in accordance with the approved LTP.
Your Skills and Experience To be successful in this role, you will have an engineering degree or another relevant tertiary qualification, with proven strategic infrastructure planning and leadership experience.
You will demonstrate a strong understanding of three waters engineering, current industry practice, business case processes, Government legislation and Council practices.
You will be a motivated, innovative and achievement orientated professional who is able to develop positive relationships, be customer focused, have excellent communication and leadership skills, and the ability to build commitment to QLDC's vision, values and services.
To Apply If you possess the above qualities and want to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and CV by selecting the 'Apply' button.
Initial enquiries are welcome by phoning David Clausen on 03 345 8762 or Sophie Green on 03 421 4686.
Applications close Friday 8 November 2024.
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