Three Waters Principal and Senior Opportunities

4 weeks ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time

The Three Waters Unit at Christchurch City Council is responsible for delivering sustainable water infrastructure and services to the community, including the planning and management of surface water, stormwater and waterways.

To support and guide the Council in addressing key strategic issues relating to this sector - including impacts of climate change, improving the health of waterways and transitioning through the Three Waters Reform process - you will be a lead contributor to relevant strategy, policy and master plan development. You'll be a key developer of the Council's Capital Programme and will also provide specialised technical direction and present expert advice and information to senior managers, councillors, external community groups and other authorities.

The functions performed will include the initiation, direction, leadership and review of technical work and informing and guiding decision making on significant technical matters. You'll also engage and manage resources, prepare and deliver internal and external presentations, provide expert evidence as required and will initiate processes and staff development for asset planning including key elements of the Long Term Plan.

**Who will you be?**
- You'll be degree qualified in Civil Engineering with highly developed, wide-ranging technical skills, competencies and experience in surface water and waterways.
- You'll have a record of bringing your innovation and insight to fruition through initiating and developing major projects and programmes of work in the sector, with a proven background in major programme and project planning and implementation leadership. Being a natural at developing a positive rapport will see you establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge in a dynamic sector, and are looking for the opportunity to help plan and lead this essential service and further your industry-leading experience at the front-line of this sector, join our team and help lead the City's exciting future.
- To view the position descriptions, please click on the link at the foot of the page_

**Additional information**:
**_ Hours of work_** - Mon-Fri, 40 hours per week
**_Salary_****:

- Will be discussed with the successful applicant
**_Location_****:

- This position is primarily based at Te Hononga Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street

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