Our Client
The Clutha District Council, located in South Otago, plays a key role in supporting its community by providing a wide range of services, facilities and infrastructure. With ten widely-spread facilities (including a central office in Balclutha) that service a number of urban and rural communities, the district is home to more than 18,500 people and continues to grow. Clutha District Council proudly upholds a values-centric culture as an inclusive and innovative employer, providing unique career and upskilling opportunities in a welcoming, southern location. Teams are supported in delivering organisational goals to facilitate sustainable development in Clutha, empowering our community to thrive and to care for our spaces for future generations. At the heart of Team CDC is a commitment to making Clutha a place where people love to live, work, invest and explore. To learn more about the organisation visit: http://www.cluthadc.govt.nz/careers
The Region
The Clutha region has stunning scenery from the coast to the mountains and provides a great life/work balance due to its relaxed lifestyle, highly affordable housing and friendly community. Dunedin is close by, as is the spectacular Catlins, with an array of waterfalls, wildlife, rainforest and beautiful beaches, all combining to provide a recreational paradise. To learn more about the Clutha District visit: http://www.cluthanz.com
The Role
Located in Balclutha and reporting to the Three Waters Group Manager, this role will lead, develop and manage the Three Waters Operations Team involved in the provision of customer interaction and supervision for all Council’s water, wastewater and stormwater services and systems. You will also provide technical guidance for water supply, wastewater reticulation, and trade waste, including financial and performance monitoring.
You will:
- Lead and support your team to deliver high-quality operational performance
- Manage operations staff, budgets, operational contracts and capital projects
- Provide regular updates to Council on Three Water activities
- Liaise with suppliers, contractors, stakeholders and regulators
- Responsible for Three Waters assets including compliance with associated drinking water standards and resource consents
- Work closely with the Council’s Infrastructure Strategy and Delivery Team to develop capital upgrades in their programme of planned works
Your Skills and Experience:
- Proven leadership experience in the Three Waters operational environment
- Strong technical knowledge of water treatment processes and systems
- Experience of team management and asset management
- Experience of Local Authority processes would be advantageous
- A civil engineering degree or equivalent
Why Join?
This role provides fantastic learning and development opportunities in this critical service for the well-being of their communities and the environment. It is an opportunity to have input and help shape water services for the district into the future. You’ll work with a supportive team, enjoy professional development opportunities, and make a meaningful impact every day.
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To Apply
If you possess the above qualities and want to take advantage of this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and CV by selecting the ‘Apply’ button. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. For any confidential inquires please phone David Clausen on 03 345 8762.
Applications close 5.00pm Monday 20 October 2025.
