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 Chief Executive, this role plays a crucial leadership role in delivering water infrastructure asset services. As a Senior Leadership Team member, you will provide strategic leadership, show support for the Council’s vision and priorities and fulfil statutory responsibilities. You will lead beyond your portfolio, contribute to organisational outcomes and model high performance public services behaviours and culture. This role is responsible for a team of 43 staff plus operational contractors.
You Will
- Be responsible for Three Waters assets, including compliance with 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
- Lead and support your team to deliver high quality operational performance
- Manage operations staff, budgets, operational contracts and involvement in capital projects
- Provide regular updates to Council on Three Waters activities
- Liaise with suppliers, contractors, stakeholders and regulators
Your Skills and Experience
- A Civil Engineering degree or an equivalent Washington Accord degree level qualification, and desirably hold IPENZ Membership and CPEng status
- Proven leadership experience in the Three Waters operational environment
- Experience leading people through change and process improvement in complex environments
- Extensive civil engineering experience in the water services area
- Strong technical knowledge of water treatment processes and systems
- Suitable asset management and maintenance experience
- Multi-year, multi-million dollar maintenance contract management experience
- Experience of Local Authority processes would be advantageous
Why Join?
This role provides fantastic learning and development opportunities in this critical service for the wellbeing 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 will 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 enquiries please phone David Clausen on 03 345 8762.
Applications close 5.00pm Friday 7 November 2025.
