Manager Operations

Te whakapakari tahi i tō tātau Taiao - Enhancing our environment together.

Our vision is a healthy environment and a resilient and prosperous community.

**About The opportunity | Ko te āheinga**:
Join our Asset Management team and lead the day-to-day operations of our region's vital infrastructure. You'll manage flood control, drainage assets, pump stations and regional parks across Hawke's Bay, while leading a team of operational staff responsible for maintenance contracts and minor capital works. This role offers the chance to contribute to capital and renewal strategy within the Regional Council, ensuring our assets are operated to the appropriate level of service as stated in Asset Management Plans.

**About you | E pā ana ki a koe**:
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for infrastructure and environmental management? We're seeking a dynamic professional who thrives on challenges and is ready to make a lasting impact on our region. You're an experienced engineer or project manager who understands the complexities of local government and can navigate the intricacies of legislation with ease. Your ability to inspire and guide a team is matched only by your knack for building strong relationships with diverse stakeholders. You're not just looking for a job - you're seeking a career where your expertise and leadership can shape the future of Hawke's Bay's vital resources and infrastructure.
- A relevant Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in engineering, local government, or utility organisations
- Proven project management skills and experience with NZ3910 or maintenance contracts
- Strong leadership abilities and excellent interpersonal skills
- Sound understanding of relevant legislation (e.g., Resource Management Act, Local Government Act)

**What we offer | Nga huanga mōu**:
Other benefits of working for our team include:

- Flexible working options to support work/life balance
- 5 weeks annual leave after 3 years
- 4% superannuation after 3 years
- Life insurance and income protection
- Subsidised eye tests and lenses, flu vaccinations, and other well-being initiatives
- Strong commitment to developing and upskilling people within a supportive working environment.

See a full list of our staff benefits here.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We recognise that collaborative and innovative organisations depend on having a workforce made up from a diverse range of perspectives and experiences. We're all about excellence, and we encourage open communication - if you need any specific support, just let us know Our main goal is to empower each person to share their unique talents to contribute to the outcomes for our community. This commitment ensures that our workplace is a dynamic and progressive space where everyone can flourish.

HBRC is responsible for Civil Defence emergencies and as such, all staff may be called upon to support the response.

View the full job description here.

**About us | E pā ki a mātou**:
At Hawke’s Bay Regional Council our purpose is to work with our community to protect and manage the region’s precious taonga of rivers, lakes, soils, air, coast and biodiversity for health, wellbeing and connectivity. Our organisation is diverse and our work is varied. Our structure comprises of six key business units; Corporate Services, Integrated Catchment Management, Asset Management, Māori Partnerships, Policy & Regulation, and the Executive Advisory Group which also consists of the Civil Defence and Emergency Management.

**We focus on prioritising**:
Te kounga o te wai, te haumarutanga me te mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi o te whakamarutanga | Water quality, safety and climate-resilient security.

Kia koi, kia toitū hoki te whakamahinga o te whenua | Climate-smart and sustainable land use.

Kia ora, kia āhei, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki te rerenga rauropi | Healthy, functioning and climate-resilient biodiversity.

Kia toitū, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki ngā ratonga me ngā hanganga ā-whare | Sustainable and climate-resilient services and infrastructure.
- 7 October 2024_