Engineering Services Manager

Come and work in the Coromandel. The district is renowned for its outstanding natural environment for fishing, surfing, boating, walking, hiking and biking and close proximity to major centres (Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga).

The role

The Engineering Services Manager plays a key role in ensuring that Council's strategic direction is supported through efficient, effective, and sustainable management of engineering services functions, including roading, solid waste and development engineering.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide high quality leadership for the engineering services team
• Establish and maintain a high-level collaborative approach with key stakeholders including internal, regional, and national agencies e.g. NZTA, Waikato Regional Council, Ministry for Environment etc
• Pursue and secure internal and external funding for activities within the portfolio
• Provide technical and strategic advice for Council's engineering services and associated assets
• `Engineer to Contract' on operational and capital contracts

What are we looking for?

You will be an experienced people leader with an innovative mindset, strong strategic capability, and the ability to drive and influence decisions.  You will also need:

• A tertiary qualification, BE/BSc in Civil Engineering, chartered and hold full membership of a recognised professional engineering body
• Minimum of 5 years leadership experience in a relevant field involving the provision of engineering services
• Demonstrated understanding and application of key local government legislation and statutory requirements, and
• Understanding of Treaty of Waitangi and Tikanga Māori

• Experience working and collaborating for or with external agencies e.g NZTA/MfE/MBIE
• Proven experience in the development, procurement, and management of contracts for the delivery of service through external service providers
• Well-developed political, financial, and business acumen  

What's in it for you?

This is an opportunity to work within a key role in a great community focused organisation. We are dedicated to building an inclusive team culture, we thrive on agility, promote flexibility, diversity, and deliver high performance.

We offer a range of employee benefits to support you and your family to live the life you choose with a great work-life balance.

Applications are open until 4pm Wednesday, 11 December 2024.