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 Group Manager – Infrastructure Strategy and Delivery, this role will lead, develop and manage the Operations Team involved in the provision and supervision of contract management for Council’s Transportation, Parks and Reserves and Waste Management Services. In this role you will be responsible for a team of 11 and operations contractors.
You will:
- Lead the delivery of Council’s operational services across transport, parks, reserves and waste, ensuring assets and services meet required standards
- Provide effective leadership and development for your team, fostering a culture of safety, accountability and high performance
- Oversee the management of maintenance and renewal programmes, operational contracts and associated budgets
- Provide advice to the Group Manager on the implication of operational policy
- Ensure compliance with all statutory, environmental and health and safety requirements
- Build strong relationships with contractors, consultants, iwi, regulators and the wider community to support successful service delivery
- Contribute to planning and delivery of capital works programmes and long term asset management strategies
Your skills and experience:
- Tertiary qualification in a related discipline and desirably a Contract Management Qualification
- Contract and Maintenance experience with understanding of NZS3910 and NZS3917
- Strong knowledge of contract and asset management practices, including maintenance and renewal planning
- Extensive civil engineering experience
- Proven leadership and operational management experience, ideally in infrastructure or local government environments
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, monitor performance and deliver results through others
- Excellent relationship management, communication and problem solving skills
- A collaborative, future focused approach with the ability to balance day to day operations with longer term strategic goals
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 Monday 10 November 2025.
