Surface Water Delivery Manager

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, New Zealand LGJobs Full time

**_About the role_**

As a key member of our Operational Delivery Leadership Team, you'll oversee the end-to-end management of our Surface Waters portfolio, which includes, stormwater, land drainage, and water race systems. This role is integral to ensuring our district's infrastructure meets operational performance, regulatory compliance, environmental standards, and community expectations.

You'll lead a skilled team and drive performance through strong leadership, technical expertise, and continuous innovative improvement initiatives.

**_ Key responsibilities include:_**
- Leading the development, operation, and maintenance of Selwyn's surface waters schemes.
- Managing routine maintenance and minor capital works across the Surface Waters portfolio.
- Providing expert advice on operational performance, environmental compliance, and RMA requirements.
- Developing and presenting high-quality reports to Council, working groups, and industry bodies.
- Setting strategic and measurable goals that align with Council priorities.
- Making sound, evidence-based decisions that balance service needs with fiscal responsibility.

**_ About you_**

You're a proven leader with a passion for infrastructure and the environment.

You thrive in complex, multidisciplinary environments and have deep expertise in surface water systems and asset management.

**_ You'll bring:_**
- 10+ years of leadership experience in a large and complex organisation.
- Extensive knowledge of surface waters infrastructure: waterways, culverts, land drainage networks, stock water systems, stormwater wetlands, and more.
- Strong understanding of environmental compliance, resource consents, and stormwater management planning.
- Demonstrated success in managing operational teams and capital works projects.
- Excellent communication skills, with experience preparing reports and advice for Council or governance bodies.

**_ What we offer_**

At Selwyn District Council, we support our people with benefits that matter:

- Flexible working for genuine work-life balance
- Career coaching and professional development
- Life insurance
- Wellbeing and volunteering leave
- Paid leave over the Christmas/New Year period
- Two weeks paid Partners Leave
- Sick leave from day one
- Continued KiwiSaver contributions during saving suspensions
- Exclusive staff discounts with local and national businesses

**_ About us_**

Selwyn is one of New Zealand's fastest-growing districts, offering a high quality of life, thriving communities, and access to some of the country's most beautiful natural landscapes. Just 25km from Christchurch, Rolleston is a hub of family-friendly living, with easy access to rivers, mountains, and ski fields.

**At Selwyn District Council, we are guided by our core values**:

- Be a good human
- Be brave - Think differently
- Better together - Make it happen for Selwyn

We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are committed to working in partnership with iwi to uphold our obligations.

This role is safety-sensitive and will require satisfactory police vetting and pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

**_ What we can offer:_**
- Great work-life balance with flexibility
- Career coaching and development
- Life insurance
- Wellbeing and volunteer leave
- Three days paid leave between Christmas and New Year
- Two weeks paid Partners Leave
- Sick leave from day one
- Continued KiwiSaver contributions during savings suspension
- Discounts with local and national businesses

**Ready to shape Selwyn's future?**

**_ Applications close 25 July 2025_

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