Our water, our future.
6 days ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand
Hybrid
Company Size
51-200 employees Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Reporting to the Alliance Director, the successful applicant will be responsible for operational delivery of all planned and reactive maintenance across the three‑waters network. The role involves leading a team of frontline leaders to develop resource and workforce planning, group planning, and performance measures, and to direct programmes of work related to asset maintenance.
As a supportive leader, you will foster a culture of continuous improvement in health and safety, quality assurance, standards, frameworks, and operational performance, ultimately enhancing outcomes for staff, client councils, and the wider community.
The ideal candidate comes from a similar operational background with experience leading large operational teams in civil construction or maintenance, strong procurement and commercial acumen, and a solid understanding of health, safety, and environment standards for a PCBU in high‑risk settings. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and effective financial planning, management, and reporting for operational programmes are also required.
This is a full‑time permanent senior leadership role based in the Wellington Region, working for Wellington Water in partnership with Fulton Hogan. The position offers the chance to effect great outcomes for the community and environment.
Our water, our future. Wellington Water is a Council Controlled Organisation (CCO) that manages the water infrastructure assets on behalf of Wellington, Hutt, Upper Hutt and Porirua city councils, South Wairarapa District Council, and Greater Wellington Regional Council, from source to sea. This includes all three waters - water supply, stormwater and wastewater. We supply water, plan, investigate, design, project manage and maintain pipes, reservoirs and pump stations in the region. We are passionate about water conservation, efficiency and providing the best level of service for ratepayers in the Wellington region. Want to work with us? People work at Wellington Water because they want to make a difference. If you want to help deliver great outcomes to the community and influence the health, environment and wellbeing of the region, then our fast-paced company wants to hear from you! We’re always on the lookout for great engineers, planners, operators and business folk with a passion and interest in the environment and the water industry. In our fun, family friendly and flexible working environment, you will thrive if you value collaboration, hard work and delivering results. If this sounds like you, then register your interest in working for us today at https://careers.wellingtonwater.co.nz/ and hear what’s it’s like to work at Wellington Water from the people who work here.