Date: 16 Jan 2025
Location: Auckland Wide, NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Council

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Are you passionate about water safety and sustainability? Join our Regional Operations team within Healthy Waters & Flood Resilience as a Senior Healthy Waters Specialist and lead the charge in ensuring our stormwater dams are managed to the highest industry standards.

In this role, you will spearhead the development and implementation of our Dam Safety Management System (DSMS) for stormwater dams, oversee surveillance programs, emergency management processes, and comprehensive reporting in line with NZ Society on Large Dams (NZSOLD) guidelines.

You will ensure compliance with all legislative requirements, prioritise health & safety, and manage financial aspects effectively, while fostering strong, collaborative relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. If you are committed to excellence and have a keen eye for detail, we want you on our team!

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He kōrero mōu: About you
We’re looking for an engineer with extensive expertise in civil/environmental engineering and a strong background in the delivery of stormwater ponds design, operations of ponds or dam’s infrastructure.

To be successful in this role you will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in stormwater with at least 3 years in the specialist area of dam, geotechnical or pond management programming.
The successful candidate also needs to be comfortable working closely with internal and external stakeholders and the community, ensuring strong engagement and interaction with those stakeholders.

We will also be looking for experience in:

• Effective leadership in developing programmes
• Local government and associated political environment, as well as public and stakeholder consultation/interaction
• Good understanding of New Zealand Society on Large Dams (NZSOLD) guideline as well as relevant sections of Resource Management Act and Building Act related to dams.
• Experience in site safety and safety-in-design experience, contract management & administration, as well as business case development and benefit identification

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.6 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally and environmentally while we work towards creating change having an impact on our journey to becoming a world-class city for our ratepayers and residents.

In return for your hard work, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and be a part of a friendly and collaborative team that is dedicated to our customers. You will receive dedicated training and development to help build your career and on top of this, as part of our Auckland Council Group, you will gain access to many benefits and discounts.

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini - My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

Tono Mai: Apply Now!
Applications close Friday 31st of January 2025 at 11.59pm

Auckland Council is an qual opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.