Team Leader Assets and Delivery

At the Otago Regional Council
(ORC), our mission is protecting, connecting and enhancing Otago's environment,
now and for the future - Mou, moku, mo tatou, For you, for me, for us. To be
sure we can deliver on our responsibilities, we are evolving as an organisation,
and we're not overstating when we say we have some really big targets to reach.
We need the right people, in the right roles, to help us to get there.

We think Otago's a pretty special
place. It covers a vast area - the third largest local government region in New
Zealand. Those who call Otago home enjoy access to mountains, coastal lowlands,
dramatic rivers, and wild beaches. Our environment here is part of who we are,
and at ORC, we work each day to look after it.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Team Leader Assets
and Delivery to join our Engineering team on a permanent, full time (37.5 hours
per week) basis, in our busy Dunedin office. In this role you will be leading a
multidisciplinary team, foster a high-performance culture, and ensure
compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.

The purpose of this position to provide
strategic leadership and oversight for the planning, management, and delivery
of infrastructure projects and asset management programmes. This is a key role
in planning, organising, leading and controlling multiple large and complex
projects, and asset management workstreams.

As a Team Leader Assets and
Delivery, you will be responsible for:

• Providing strategic leadership to the Assets and
  Delivery team, ensuring alignment with ORC's strategic goals
• Overseeing asset management practices and ensure
  compliance with engineering standards
• Leading and delivering ORC Engineering's inputs
  to Long Term Plans and Annual plans
• Leading the development and implementation of
  Asset Management Plans and the 30-year Infrastructure Strategy
• Leading and delivering ORC Engineering's Capital
  Works and Flood Recovery programmes
• Providing a program management service, with a
  coordinated view of ongoing projects

If you keen to lead a team and
oversee asset management and infrastructure projects at the ORC, then this is
the role for you

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Engineering (Civil)
  or similar experience
• Project Management certification
• 10+ years' experience in engineering asset
  management and/or project management
• 5+ years' experience in people leadership
• Sound project programming and risk management
  experience
• Strong organisational skills and processes

What we offer

We recognise and celebrate
diversity within Team ORC and are committed to providing a work environment
that supports inclusion and equal opportunities. We actively encourage
applications from anyone who will live our values of MANA- We influence with
respect and integrity, TIKA- We do the right thing and do things right and
AROHA- We show that that we care.

To support our diverse and
capable team, we're pleased to offer enhanced benefits such as:

• Flexible work opportunities
• Life Insurance
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Superannuation
• An annual wellbeing programme
• Competitive remuneration packages
• Development opportunities

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria,
we welcome your application, including your CV and cover letter outlining why
you are the person for this role via the Apply button.

Please note. We don't always work
to fixed closing dates and may start considering and interviewing candidates as
their applications are received, so we encourage you to apply early.

At ORC, we value diversity, and
the different strengths people bring. We can provide flexible recruitment
options such as virtual interviews, online kōrero, or whānau-inclusive
interviews. If you would like to have whānau support with you during your
interview, just let us know—we welcome it

Learn more about who we are —
join our online whānau Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to see
what life at ORC is like.

All candidates require the right
to work in New Zealand.

Applications close: Monday 19 January
2026

For further information, please
contact