Asset Manager

1 day ago

Whangarei Central, New Zealand Whangarei District Council Full time

It is a great time to work at Whangārei District Council as our district continues to grow, we have responded with an exciting Long-Term Plan and a programme that covers a wide variety of opportunities from City Centre revitalization projects to Local Waters Done Well and Climate Change Adaptation. To support us in this mahi we are looking for qualified or experienced people who are eager to help shape the Whangārei District and its communities in an organisation that is small enough for independent work to be valued, and big enough to make an impact within our community.

We focus efforts towards ensuring that our District continues to prosper and to support us in this mahi we are looking for an experienced Asset Manager with stormwater expertise to join our Infrastructure Planning Team.

Working from our state of the art civic facility in Central Whangārei as the successful applicant you will be responsible for facilitating efficient delivery of Infrastructure services through excellence in Asset and Activity Management Planning,  developing, updating and maintaining Activity/Asset Management Plans, maintenance intervention strategies, and annual maintenance and renewals programmes for the stormwater network, whilst also contributing to the Long Term Plan and Annual Plan development. You will also ensure maintenance and renewals programmes and budgets are backed by Activity/Asset Management Plans and sound business cases and funding applications.

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role and are eager for us to consider your application you will need to be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

  • Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent
  • Broad engineering experience (minimum five years) in a three waters field with at least some experience and understanding of stormwater
  • Significant experience in asset management
  • Proficiency in mapping/GIS and Asset management systems
  • Experience in data analysis and programme development
  • A customer focused attitude
  • Ability and desire to work in a manner that is consistent with our organisational tikanga.

At Whangārei District Council we offer a range of flexible working and life balance options for those that want to work in a professional and progressive environment while still having the time to take advantage of everything our district has to offer. In addition, our employment package includes Health Insurance, Life Insurance, payment of a professional membership, continuous development opportunities and an active social club plus much more.

There's a lot that'll make you 'Love it Here'

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the People and Capability team on or

Applications close 5pm, Monday 12 January 2026.

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