Scheme Manager - Hauraki & CoromandelWaikato Regional Council • Paeroa, Waikato, New Zealand
Scheme Manager - Hauraki & Coromandel
Waikato Regional Council • Paeroa, Waikato, New Zealand
14 days ago
Job descriptionProven leadership experience in infrastructure or environmental management. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, especially with iwi and community groups. Strong financial and project management capabilities. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Comfortable working in dynamic environments and across multiple locations. Tertiary qualification in river / catchment management, Environmental Sciences, or Civil Engineering. Minimum 10 years relevant experience. Experience in contract management and local government processes. Full NZ driver’s licence and ability to travel / stay overnight as needed. Part of the Integrated Catchment Management directorate. Supportive leadership team. Collaborative team spread across the Waikato connected by our shared work and commitment to the region with teams based in Paeroa, Kerepehi, Te Aroha, and Hamilton. We work hard to care for the mighty Waikato, so current and future generations will benefit from a healthy environment, strong economy, and vibrant communities. Our mahi is as diverse as the region we care for and the people who share it. Our work helps look after our region's water, soil, air, geothermal areas and coasts - so we can all enjoy these precious resources for generations to come. Customers sit at the heart of everything we do, and all staff have an important role to play in the delivery of exceptional customer service. If you’d like to understand more about what we do please click here The work we do | Waikato Regional Council. By partnering with iwi and working with many others in our communities, our collective kaitiakitanga will make the Waikato region even better. Together, we’ll create a sustainable future that will make a positive difference to people’s lives. Applications will be reviewed as they come in, and this role will close on Sunday 23 November 2025. For a copy of the role description , please click here. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Please click ‘apply’ and include your CV & cover letter as a pdf. Apply now!
Mō te tūranga | About the role
- Based in Paeroa Office.
- Lead a team of 27 delivering flood protection infrastructure across the Waihou Valley, Piako River, and Coromandel schemes.
- Manage long-term and annual planning to ensure effective delivery of scheme work programmes.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with iwi partners and stakeholders.
- Provide strategic advice and reporting to leadership and governance groups.
- Support emergency response capabilities and ensure health and safety compliance.
- Lead the development and execution of strategic work plans, aligning priorities with organisational goals.
- Drive continuous improvement and integration across scheme operations.
Mō te tangata | About you
Mō ngā pūkenga | Qualifications and experience
Mō te tīma | About the team
Mō mātou | About us
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