Watercare Strategic Planning Lead

4 days ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Watercare Services Limited Full time

Company Overview

Watercare Services Limited is a leading water and wastewater utility in New Zealand, delivering essential services to the community. Our vision is to protect our water resources for future generations while ensuring a healthy environment and sustainable growth.

We are committed to excellence in all aspects of our operations, from water treatment and distribution to customer service and community engagement.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Resource Consent Manager to lead our Strategy and Planning division. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing a program of works for strategic consents, ensuring effective project management practices, and improving consent delivery processes with consultant partners and regulators.

You will drive continuous improvement, best practice, and innovation in resource consent delivery, overseeing Watercare's Kaitiaki Engagement process to strengthen relationships and enhance collaboration with Kaitiaki groups.

About You

  • Strong work ethic and excellent communication skills
  • Relevant tertiary qualification and extensive experience in resource management/consent planning (10+ years)
  • Proven track record of managing teams or project managing complex resource consent projects and obtaining resource consents and other statutory approvals
  • Full membership of the New Zealand Planning Institute

Desirable: Experience in water or utilities

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Life and income protection insurance plans
  • Generous parental leave policy
  • Employee discounts at large retailers
  • Modern offices in the heart of Newmarket with easy access to public transport


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