Principal Wastewater Engineer

4 weeks ago


Christchurch, New Zealand LGJobs Full time

**About us**

Welcome to Selwyn, where growth isn't just a statistic, it's a way of life. Nestled amidst the dynamic landscape of rapid economic expansion and burgeoning population, Selwyn District Council is a hub of opportunity, community, and innovation.

At our Rolleston Head Offices, you'll find more than just a workplace - you'll discover a realm of possibility. With convenient nearby parking and flexible working arrangements, we prioritise your comfort and convenience, ensuring you can focus on what truly matters: making an impact. As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy benefits designed to enhance both your personal and professional life. From comprehensive life insurance to dedicated well-being and volunteer leave, your holistic wellness is looked after. And who can resist free parking and fresh fruit, nourishing both body and mind?

**About your new role**

Selwyn District Council is on the lookout for a Principal Wastewater Engineer to join our esteemed Water Services Delivery team.

Situated within our Infrastructure and Property group, you'll use your expertise to spearhead the management of wastewater operational assets, lending crucial support to our expanding Water Services team. In a district marked by rapid growth and development, you will play a pivotal role in propeling our vision forward.

As the linchpin of wastewater operations, you'll be confident in meeting stringent standards of service and compliance. Your new role demands a fusion of technical acumen and leadership skill, ensuring seamless execution amidst Selwyn's evolving landscape. Alongside this, your days will include:

- Ensuring Asset Management and Activity Management Plans are well implemented
- Leading the development of district's Wastewater Management Plans
- Management of Trade Waste inputs into the network to meet all operating parameters and regulatory consent conditions
- Providing service delivery advice and input to inform key resources on relevant issues to internal and external stakeholders
- Providing mentorship, coaching and leadership of the Wastewater Team and support engineers

**About you**

Being an excellent communicator, you are someone who can relate well to a wide range of people, able to use your initiative and work independently. You can easily demonstrate the ability to make rational judgements and provide workable solutions to a range of problems.

**_ The foundation of your role will be:_**
- Extensive experience (10+ years) in leading similarly sized functional area in a large multidisciplinary and complex organisation
- Significant demonstrable experience working with wastewater infrastructure assets, including design, commissioning, and operation of wastewater assets
- Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or Environmental related degree
- Asset and Project Management skills
- Expert knowledge being able to analyse numerical and verbal data and all other sources of information
- Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately for a range of audiences and adapt style accordingly

Selwyn District Council honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We are committed to working with our Treaty partner to deliver on our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

If you are driven to join a fun and vibrant team and do an exceptional job which contributes meaningfully to the lives of people in Selwyn, we'd love to hear from you.

**Applications close 15 March 2024



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