Team Leader Stormwater

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About the team | Ko te rōpū nei

The Stormwater and Waterways Operations team are responsible for the operations and maintenance of the City's drainage and stormwater network. This includes open waterways and pipes together with other flood protection assets including stopbanks, storage basins and the like.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

This role combines leadership, contract management, and relationship building to ensure effective maintenance of the City's drainage and stormwater network. You will:

Lead a skilled team

• Oversee maintenance operations for waterways, pipes, and flood protection assets (stopbanks, storage basins, etc.).
• Provide practical guidance based on hands-on experience.
• Drive collaboration with Council teams and contractors to achieve strategic outcomes.

Manage contracts effectively

• Ensure maintenance and operations contracts deliver high-quality, cost-effective results.
• Monitor contractor performance against objectives, timelines, and standards.
• Apply strong financial management skills to large-scale contracts.

Emergency Management

• Prepare, advise and response to a range of weather events that could result in flooding
• Work closely with other teams prior to and during events

Build strong relationships

• Work closely with internal capital delivery teams.
• Influence design decisions for best whole-of-life outcomes.

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

You'll come from a practical background so when providing support to the team you are drawing on your previous experience. You'll also be degree qualified in engineering or a relevant area such as contract management. Previous exposure to contract management will help you to ensure our contractor delivers on contract objectives, on time, and to a high-quality standard. You'll also have a proven track record in the financial management of large contracts.

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Want to be involved in shaping your City? Here at the Council we know our strength comes from our people, working together as one team to create results. When you join us, you're getting involved first hand, and contributing to crafting the Christchurch community. You will also benefit from:

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
• Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at

• Hours of work hours per week
• Position - Permanent full-time
• Location - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices - 53 Hereford Street
• Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $126,230 to $140,255 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
• Closing Date - 17/11/2025

To view the position description for this role please visit Team Leader Stormwater & Waterways Operations - Jobs at Christchurch City Council

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.