Scheme Manager - Hauraki & Coromandel

Scheme Manager - Hauraki & Coromandel – Waikato Regional Council

Responsibilities

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.

Proven 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.

About the Team

Part of the Integrated Catchment Management directorate.

Supportive leadership team.

Collaborative team spread across Waikato, with staff based in Paeroa, Kerepehi, Te Aroha, and Hamilton.

Our mahi is as diverse as the region we care for – water, soil, air, geothermal areas and coasts.

Customers sit at the heart of everything we do, and all staff have an important role in delivering exceptional customer service.

Partnering with iwi and other community groups enhances our collective kaitiakitanga and creates a sustainable future.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management, Engineering, and Strategy / Planning

Industries : Government Relations Services, Civil Engineering, and Environmental Services

Applications will be reviewed as they come in, and this role will close on Sunday 23 November

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.

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