Reticulation Contracts Team Leader Water Unit · Water Unit

• Are you looking for your next leadership challenge?• Do you have a strong focus on integrity, safety and quality?• Are you proactive and results orientated? The Water Unit works with the activity managers of Council to maintain the reticulation network, including the water, wastewater and stormwater treatment plants. It also undertakes a number of projects as part of the annual 3 Waters renewal programmes and capital projects for the Waimakariri District Council. As Reticulation Contracts Team Leader in the Water Unit, you will:

• Provide direction and coaching/mentoring to your team
• Provide efficient and effective delivery of works and services contracted to the Water Unit
• Lead by example through the delivery of a customer focused service
• Establish and grow solid working relationships with Engineers, Suppliers, Contractors and Customers
• Work closely and in collaboration with the Reticulation Maintenance Team Leader to ensure the work programmes established by the Water Unit are achieved
• Oversee work-site safety and review audits, with a continuous improvement focus

To be successful in this position you will:

• Have leadership experience and a minimum of 5 years experience working in the 3 Waters industry
• Preferably hold a Level 5 NZQA Reticulation Supervisor Qualification (or equivalent)
• Be solutions focused when collaborating with servicepeople, Team Leaders, Manager and external stakeholders
• Be a highly motivated and organised team player
• Have excellent communication skills, with the ability to work with conflicting interests

We offer a supportive work environment, committed to supporting our employees to succeed in their role. Working for the Waimakariri District Council allows you to contribute directly to our community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. You will also benefit from:

• Access to learning and development opportunities
• Enhanced leave provisions
• Free Annual Health Checks as well as other benefits

If you are looking to progress your career in the Water Reticulation space, and join a team who are truly committed to providing the best service to their community, we would love to hear from you! Please note, applications close Friday 31 January 2025 , and we will be interviewing early February 2025 for this role. As this role is deemed safety-sensitive we will require a pre-employment drug and alcohol test prior to offer, as well as a health check. Only candidates eligible to legally work in New Zealand will be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr