Intermediate Healthy Waters Specialist

3 days ago

Auckland City, New Zealand Auckland Council Full time

**He angitūtanga: The opportunity**

Auckland Council’s Healthy Waters department has an opportunity for an Intermediate Healthy Waters Specialist (Special Projects) within the Commercial & Property team.

As an Intermediate Healthy Waters Specialist (Special Projects), you will play a pivotal role in delivering pragmatic industry best practices in three waters solutions. This role encompasses design, project delivery, asset and operational management, and it places a strong emphasis on health and safety, financial and risk management. You will also be expected to build strong and effective relationships with all stakeholders. Additionally, you will assist the Commercial & Property team in providing commercial, statutory, property, and disputes resolution advice, as well as supporting program management efforts.

Day-to-day you could expect to work on:

- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and develop a deep understanding of continuous improvement principles.
- Deliver tasks under the direction of Senior Healthy Waters Specialists or Principal Specialists.
- Plan and execute technical tasks, including design, project and asset management, in accordance with relevant codes and quality standards
- Integrate health and safety, risk management, budgeting, and forecasting into your work.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders within Healthy Waters and the broader Auckland Council family.
- Please note: This role is safety-sensitive and requires pre-employment drug testing._

**He kōrero mōu: About you**

This role requires experience in similar analytical roles, with a sound understanding of project and contract management.

We will be looking for specific experience with:

- A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Project Management or equivalent experience.
- Membership of a relevant professional body or working towards full membership of a relevant professional body.

**Experience**:

- 3+ years’ experience in Three Waters infrastructure sector, local government sector, or public infrastructure or equivalent.
- Involvement in design, project management or operational management of Three Waters infrastructure.
- A track record of effective contract and project management.
- Public and stakeholder consultation/interaction.

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer**

Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.5 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally and environmentally while we work towards creating change having an impact on our journey to becoming a world-class city for our ratepayers and residents.

In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment.

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini - My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts

**Applications close**: Thursday 31st August
- Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered._
- Auckland Council strongly encourages our employees to be fully vaccinated._

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