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Team Leader | Rivers Investigation & Design

Environment CanterburyChristchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

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Job description

Overview

Team Leader | Rivers Investigation & Design at Environment Canterbury. Newly created role leading large capital investment projects across the region. Values-driven organisation committed to te ao Māori. Flexible working and professional development opportunities.

About Environment Canterbury

As a regional council, we manage natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment and ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for the region. The region’s context requires agility and responsiveness to regulatory and environmental changes. Our work is organised around three core services : Environmental Regulation and Protection; Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards; Public Transport.

The Role

This leadership role sits within the Rivers Section and is responsible for planning, development and delivery of capital and renewal projects that support flood protection, land drainage, and erosion control across Canterbury. It is a new role reporting to the Chief Engineer. You’ll lead a team of technical experts, oversee investigations and design work, manage contractors, and ensure projects meet industry standards and community needs. You’ll also contribute to fluvial monitoring, gravel management, strategic planning and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Leading infrastructure investigations and design projects
Managing budgets, contracts, and contractor performance
Overseeing fluvial monitoring and gravel strategy delivery
Providing technical advice and reporting to stakeholders
Coaching and developing a high-performing team of engineers and scientists

About You | Experience

You’re an experienced engineering professional with a strong background in river or civil infrastructure and a passion for leading people and projects. You bring strategic thinking, technical expertise, and a collaborative mindset. You’ll be confident engaging with mana whenua, stakeholders and communities, and committed to the Treaty partner journey.

Mōu | Experience

Bachelor level or higher engineering qualification

At least 8 years’ experience in infrastructure or asset management

Proven leadership experience in a technical or project environment

Strong knowledge of river hydraulics and river behaviour

Experience with contract and / or contractor management

A commitment to te ao Māori and cultural capability development

Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha | Working at Environment Canterbury

Our values : Kaitiakitanga, Pononga, Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga, Māiatanga. We are committed to diversity, inclusivity and becoming a treaty partner of excellence, incorporating te ao Māori, kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori and te reo Māori in daily work. We welcome you with an open heart and mind, wherever you are on your te ao Māori journey.

Additional Information

For a confidential chat about this role, contact Shaun McCracken

Applications close on Sunday, 19 October. Applications will be reviewed as received; interviews may occur before the close date. We reserve the right to close advertising early.

Short-listed candidates will undergo interview, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checks may be required.

We are committed to a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you don’t meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.

Job Details

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Information Technology

Industries : Government Administration

Location : Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

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