• Fairlie or Twizel, South Canterbury
• Make a meaningful impact within your community
• Life/Work Balance and be part of an amazing team

The Mackenzie District Council is now on the hunt for an experienced and driven leader to join Team Mack in the role of Manager Three Waters. Mackenzie District is a unique and sensitive environment, so this role is paramount in delivering outcomes fit for their iconic location.

Reporting to the General Manager Operations and Regulatory Services, our Manager Three Waters you will primarily be responsible for ensuring that the Mackenzie District Council’s Three Water assets meet the current and future regulatory requirements, needs of the Mackenzie District, and are aligned with the council’s strategic direction and are appropriately developed, maintained, and utilised for the benefit of ratepayers and all users.

To be successful as our Manager Three Waters you will need:

• 8+ years demonstratable experience in people leadership / management with demonstrated ability to articulate the corporate vision and take people on a change journey.

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a management role.

• Three years’ experience in three waters operations

• Relevant Tertiary qualification / Engineering related.

• Demonstrated ability to operate at both a strategic and operational level.

• Proven experience in project management.

• Demonstrated experience in working with community in partnership to achieve outcomes.

• Knowledge of the Local Government Act and Reserves Act and other relevant legislation.

• Knowledge of and respect for the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.

• An in-depth understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and other relevant H&S legislation.

For further details regarding the Manager Three Waters position please click here to read the position description.

This is a full time, permanent role (40 hours per week) based in Fairlie or Twizel, South Canterbury.

If you you’re ready to take on a leadership role, then apply now!

Applications close: 5pm, Monday 16th December 2024.

If you have pātai (questions) regarding this position, please contact Alexis Kereikeepa on Alexis.Kereikeepa@mackenzie.govt.nz or +64 27 597 5802.