General Manager – Waters

Our General Manager – Waters is a central pivotal role in the organisation – setting direction, developing our people, and facilitating performance to deliver the best results for the Whangārei District.  As a member of the Strategic Leadership Team, working together to implement the strategies and policies of the Council, this newly created role reports directly to the Chief Executive and is specifically responsible for water infrastructure projects, wastewater, the laboratory, stormwater, flooding and coastal and water services. 

Each role in the Leadership Team has a focus on the future and is tasked with ensuring long and short-term objectives are met.  The water industry is going through significant change and we are looking for someone that can lead our waters team through this period and into the future.

Exceptional people skills are a must for this role to collaboratively shape and influence our people in meeting our organisational objectives. In an ever-increasing dynamic environment Council recognises its obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and has forums that acknowledge these obligations. The strategic leadership portfolios require sound judgement and commitment to the organisation and community as a whole.

Along with strategic leadership experience and strong interpersonal abilities, you will bring perspective, influence, and transformative expertise. 

Working within Council

Here at Whangārei District Council, we take genuine pride in having one of New Zealand's most welcoming and supportive work environments, with the awards to prove it. We continually strive to provide the best working environment for our people. Part of this satisfaction comes from knowing we make a difference with the work we do. Our organisation is small enough for independent work to be valued, and big enough to make an impact within our community.

We also proudly offer additional ‘on the job' benefits in the form of:

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance (2 x base salary)
• Supported learning and development opportunities

Living in Whangārei District

Whangārei is a district on the rise. It is Northland's only city and largest commercial centre. Nestled between forest clad hills at the heart of the beautiful Whangārei Harbour, nowhere in the district is more than 40 kilometers away from our spectacular coastline and commuting to WDC's CBD location is a breeze.

This is an exciting time for the District, with a growing population and new developments in Whangārei City. We take our reputation as a lifestyle destination very seriously, and there's a lot to make you ‘Love it Here!'

Ready to apply?

If you are ready to contribute your unique skills to making a difference in the community we serve, to be challenged as a professional and to spend more time doing what you love, Apply Now!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jenny Antunovich on 0272555424.

To apply for this position go to https://careers.wdc.govt.nz/Vacancies or click the apply now button.

Applications close Thursday 28^th November 2024.

Simon Weston
CHIEF EXECUTIVE