This role isn't so much about having the right qualifications, rather having the right experience. We need you to bring your years of managing water & wastewater treatment plants and hit the ground running. With a high level of technical competence, you'll be comfortable leading our experienced team, managing budgets, ensuring compliance and working with contractors. This is a full-time position with a starting salary of $98,940 to $128,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.
Manage the operations and maintenance of 14 water & wastewater treatment plants across the district
Lead technical delivery and manage operations teams, contractors and consultants
Be solutions focussed - identify new treatment options, upgrades & improvements
Work collaboratively with internal teams including the Tararua Alliance and PMO.
Competitive remuneration
Ongoing investment in professional development
Work with a team of dedicated and respected experts
Family friendly working environment
Skills & Experience
Tertiary qualification relevant to water and/or water treatment ideal but not essential
Considerable experience managing the operations and maintenance of water & WWTP's
Understanding of local government and New Zealand's water industry
Effective communicator, ability to influence, work in a political environment
Experienced using SCADA
About Tararua District Council
The Tararua district is the 3rd largest district in New Zealand. Dedicated to enhancing community wellbeing and committed to diversity, Tararua District Council has a culture built on trust and a focus on employee development. You will be offered a stimulating and rewarding career that will utilise your skills and expertise. With unprecedented growth, it's a great time to become part of this small, but dynamic, Council.
If you're new to the Tararua district, you'll find it's a good life here. Known as "The Land of Ranges", there are two National Parks, an impressive river network and a rugged coastline. If you're after affordable housing, safe communities and an uncrowded lifestyle, this could be the place for you.
How to Apply
Click 'Apply' or to find out more, contact Fiona Clarke on 027 688 8837 . Applications close 9 October 2024 or when the vacancy is filled. We encourage you to apply promptly. Your application will be received in confidence.
Tararua District Council has engaged Peak Recruitment to manage the recruitment of this position. Please direct all enquiries and applications to Peak Recruitment.
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