Roading Manager

7 months ago


Invercargill, New Zealand Platinum Recruitment Limited Full time

Senior strategic role with plenty of diversity
- Collaborative team culture
- Secure work within roading sector

We are partnering with Waitaki District Council in search for a Roading Manager based in the hidden gem of North Otago, Ōamaru.

**WAITAKI DISTRICT COUNCIL**:
The Waitaki District Council was created in 1989 and is the only district in the South Island that lies within two regions, stretching all the way from the coastline at Kakanui almost to the foot of Mt Cook, Aoraki. The Council provides a huge range of facilities and services for a population of over 20,000 residents, with Ōamaru being Waitaki’s main town. The Council seeks employees who reflect their values and are passionate for achieving their vision. This includes acting with integrity, working collaboratively as one, doing right by each other and the community, leading decisively, providing exceptional customer service, and taking responsibility for their actions.

**LOCATION**:
The Waitaki District offers a range of outdoor attractions and activities including ski fields, Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Track, tramping trails, fishing and hunting, surf beaches, rivers, and lakes The area is well known for their penguin colonies, Victorian Precinct’s architecture, award-winning restaurants, and locally crafted artisan cheeses. Ōamaru is centrally based with Dunedin a one-and-a-half-hour drive via the Pacific Coast Highway, Christchurch three hours north, and Central Otago a quick two-and-a-half-hour drive through the picturesque Lindis Pass.

**PURPOSE**:
The primary focus of the position will be to lead the roading team to ensure the provision and maintenance of roading network services as well as roadside drainage assets.

**A day in the life of;**
- Team Leadership & Management (Coach and mentor staff to fulfil their potential in line with the Roading Network objectives)
- Stakeholder Engagement both internal and external (Consultants, Contractors, Elected Members, Community Boards, Staff, Team Members)
- Programme Delivery (Network Management, Activity Management, Contract Management, Consent Processes)
- HR related Management
- Site and Network reconnaissance

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Tertiary Qualification in Civil Engineering or Highway Equivalent - Must have
- CP ENG - Desired
- Valid Driver’s License - Must have
- Previous experience with a Council environment and or strong understanding of how they operate
- Strong understanding of Local Body Regulations
- Strong Negotiation Skills

**PERSON SPECIFICATION**:
This is a team lead position with wider strategic responsibilities within a Council environment. You’ll be a well presented, level-headed individual with effective communication. Well organized with a problem-solving attitude who can collaborate efficiently, understand the wider picture and lead with humility will be the key to your success.

**REMUNERATION PACKAGE**:

- Salary - Dependent on Experience
- Laptop / Phone
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave
- Further aspects of the rem package can be discussed

**HOW TO APPLY**

I look forward to hearing from you.



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