Team Leader | Rivers Asset Management

As a regional council, we are responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.

The region’s evolving environmental and political context means we will continue to be agile and adaptive, as we respond to regulatory and environmental changes.

Our mahi (work) is organised around the delivery of our three core services :

• Environmental Regulation and Protection
• Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards
• Public Transport

This leadership role sits within the Rivers Section and is responsible for leading the planning, management, and continuous improvement of Council’s River and drainage infrastructure assets. This is a new role, and it fits within a team of Survey, Asset Management, Investigation and Design professionals 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 play a key role in fluvial monitoring and gravel management and contribute to strategic planning and reporting.

Key responsibilities include :

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 to everything you do.

You’ll be confident engaging with mana whenua, stakeholders, and communities, and committed to supporting our journey as a Treaty partner of excellence.

Requirements :

We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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