Reticulation Contracts Team Leader
Join the Waimakariri District Council as our Reticulation Contracts Team Leader and lead a team who carry out an annual programme of water main replacement in our urban and rural pipe networks.
- Are you looking for your next leadership challenge?
- Are you proactive and results orientated?
- Strong focus on integrity, safety and quality
We are looking for a Reticulation Contracts Team Leader to join our Water Unit Team. This role leads a team who carry out an annual programme of water main replacement in our urban and rural pipe networks. Ideally candidates will have experience in 3 waters and/or civil construction and contracting in New Zealand.
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.
In this leadership role you will provide direction and coaching/mentoring to your team, provide efficient and effective delivery of works and services and lead by example through the delivery of a customer focused service. You will establish and grow solid working relationships with Engineers, Suppliers, Contractors & Customers.
The Reticulation Contracts Team Leader will work closely and in collaboration with the Reticulation Maintenance Team Leader to ensure the work programmes established by the Water Unit are achieved. The focus of this role is on quoted contracts along with stakeholder engagement, resource planning and scheduling, work-site establishment, work-site safety, auditing and continuous improvement in collaboration with the Business Support Function. You will be solutions focused when collaborating with servicemen, Team Leaders, Manager and external stakeholders.
To be successful in this position you will need to be highly motivated team player and organised, be solutions focused, display excellent communication skills, with the ability to work with conflicting interests. You will have leadership experience and a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in the 3 Waters Industry for this highly technical Leadership role. Please review the Position Description for the full duties, responsibilities and requirements of this role: click here to view the PD.
The Waimakariri District Council offers a collaborative 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 & development opportunities
- Enhanced leave provisions
- Free Annual Health Checks as well as other benefits
For any further information on this position, please contact Tjaart van Rensburg, Water Unit Manager on 0800 965 468 (0800 WMKGOV).
Applications close Wednesday 2nd October 2024.
The role is deemed safety-sensitive and will require a pre-employment drug and alcohol test prior to offer as well as a health check. This role is permanent, full-time.
- Department
- Water Unit
- Role
- Reticulation Contracts
- Locations
- Water Unit
- Employment type
- Full-time
Reticulation Contracts Team Leader
Join the Waimakariri District Council as our Reticulation Contracts Team Leader and lead a team who carry out an annual programme of water main replacement in our urban and rural pipe networks.
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