Healthy Waters Specialist

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Aucklanders value our environment, and Healthy Waters is all about improving Auckland’s water outcomes now and for future generations. Our projects are exciting, and we are big on innovation.

We have a great opportunity for a project manager to join our water quality delivery team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the delivery of industry best practice and pragmatic stormwater solutions with a requirement for strong technical ability and integrity to effectively deliver high quality stormwater infrastructure projects. There is a strong focus on health & safety and financial management in all areas of work with an expectation that this role will aim for best practice. This role will be highly collaborative, as you work on projects with relevant stakeholders in the three waters industry including wider team in Infrastructure & Environmental Services, Community Facilities, Auckland Transport and Watercare.
 

He kōrero mōu: About you
You’ll have a Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering and/or project management qualifications (or equivalent experience) and membership of a relevant professional body (or working towards one). You’ll bring with you at least five years’ experience in three waters infrastructure sector or equivalent with at least two years in the stormwater delivery area. You have a track record of project management experience of projects from low to medium risk. A natural collaborator, you’ll be confident working with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver engineering and environmental solutions with multiple social outcomes. While not essential, previous experience working with contracted service providers and other infrastructure providers would be beneficial.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
You will enjoy being part of our expert, dedicated and highly engaged Healthy Waters team. We provide opportunities for professional development and career progression. Our teams also work closely with specialists within Auckland Transport, Watercare and consultancies, enabling you to continue building strong professional networks. Further your career with us and embrace this fantastic opportunity to contribute towards positive environmental outcomes for Auckland!

Find out what it’s like to be part of our dedicated team – see our video.

Please Note: This role is deemed safety sensitive and in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Applications will close on Friday 24th of May 2024
Please find the position description here

Auckland Council is an equal 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.

Auckland Council strongly encourages our employees to be fully vaccinated.

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