Senior Advisor

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time

**_E nga iwi, e nga karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tenei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He piiraa tenei ki a koe. Haere mai ki te tono mo tetahi tuunga i te Kaunihera o te Taone o Ōtautahi._**

**About the team | Ko te rōpū nei**

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic-minded individual to join our team as a Senior Advisor - Strategic Asset Management Planning. As stewards of community assets, we aim to manage them effectively for the benefit of current and future generations.

We are a small team of five that guides and directs the management of councils $16B of assets. Working closely with the service units, you will support good asset management practice lifting the overall maturity of asset management across council.

**About the role | Ko te mahi nei**

This key position plays a crucial role in supporting Asset Management improvement initiatives to lift the Asset Management maturity and capability across the Council. As a Senior Advisor, you will:

- Assist in the revision of Council's asset management system (policy, strategy, standard operating procedures, and frameworks such as asset criticality and condition), contributing to maturity assessments and related improvement programmes
- Ensure Asset Management improvements align with Council priorities and legislative requirements, contributing towards improvement in AM Maturity
- Support the development of Asset Management Plans, Infrastructure Strategy, Long Term and Annual Plans
- Engage with business units across Council and be dedicated to championing asset management excellence

**About you | Ko Koe Tēnei**

Our ideal applicant will have:

- A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or extensive experience in Asset management planning
- At least five years' experience in a similar environment
- A sound understanding of formal guidelines such as NAMS, IPWEA International Infrastructure Management Manual (IIMM)
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ideally, experience using asset management systems, including but not limited to SAP, GIS, RAMM, BIM, SCADA and Infonet
- The ability to work both collaboratively and independently, with a focus on meeting timeframes and objectives
- The ability to build rapport quickly and foster strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to establish visions and targets

**What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?**

Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. You will also benefit from:

- Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
- Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
- Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one's skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.

**Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero**:

- Hours of work - 37.5 - 40 hours per week_
- Position - Permanent_
- Location_ - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch Ci_

**_ Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date._

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