Stormwater Manager

**Shape tomorrow in Rotorua**: Your career starts here
Ready to make a lasting impact? Te Kaunihera o ngā Roto o Rotorua | Rotorua Lakes Council is your platform for meaningful change. With a team of over 400 staff, we're committed to forging a better tomorrow for the Rotorua community. In the heart of this thriving city, you'll find yourself immersed in natural wonders like geothermal pools and ngāwha | geysers, while enjoying the exhilarating mountain biking scene. Join a council that thrives on collaboration with Te Arawa, our local iwi, and embraces biculturalism at its core. From the Rotorua Lakefront Redevelopment to hosting the world-renowned Crankworx festival, you'll play a vital role in shaping our city's future. Start your journey with us today
Kei ā koe te toki, kei ā koe te kuru, whaoa te anamata You have the chisel, you have the mallet Join us and carve the future today
We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our Water Services - Delivery team as Stormwater Manager. This role is critical in managing Rotorua’s stormwater and site works operations, ensuring effective service delivery and emergency response 24/7.
You’ll lead the stormwater and reinstatement teams, oversee planned and reactive works, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with health and safety and quality standards. You’ll also liaise with contractors, stakeholders, and internal teams to deliver high-performing services that protect our community and environment.
If you’re ready to lead a critical water service with a strong customer and team focus, we’d love to hear from you.
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Te Kaunihera o nga Roto o Rotorua (Rotorua Lakes Council) is committed to working in partnership with Te Arawa, our local iwi. We aspire to being a bicultural organisation and we value staff who speak te reo Maori, have an appreciation of Maori values, and a working knowledge of tikanga Maori.