Healthy Waters Specialist

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Join a dynamic and collaborative team dedicated to shaping the future of Tāmaki Makaurau’s stormwater management. As a Healthy Waters Specialist within the Healthy Waters Lifecycle West team, you’ll take a technical role overseeing complex stormwater operations across both urban and rural areas, including Waiheke.

This role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference by delivering innovative solutions that enhance the region’s resilience and environmental wellbeing. Working alongside passionate professionals, there’s ample opportunity to contribute to impactful projects, build strong stakeholder relationships, and drive customer-centric outcomes. 

The position also provides a clear pathway for career development, with exposure to diverse challenges, ongoing learning, and the chance to grow expertise within a supportive environment.

Day-to-day you could expect to work on:

• Leading the delivery of high-quality stormwater infrastructure projects, ensuring best practice and pragmatic solutions.
• Managing requests for service from customers and contractors, aiming for high satisfaction and efficient issue resolution.
• Identifying, scoping, and implementing projects related to water quality, flood mitigation, and asset improvement.
• Overseeing minor capital works, including renewals, upgrades, and new asset builds from concept to delivery.
• Championing health, safety, and wellbeing within the team and among contractors, ensuring compliance and effective auditing.
• Collaborating with stakeholders across Council, industry partners, and infrastructure providers to deliver integrated outcomes.
  
  

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He kōrero mōu: About you 

A skilled professional with a background in civil or environmental engineering or environmental science, and a proven track record in delivering complex projects within the three waters infrastructure sector, will thrive in this role. 

Success in fast-paced environments, outstanding teamwork and communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential. Strengths include building effective relationships, solving problems, and translating technical information into everyday language.

Specifically, we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, or environmental science.
• 5+ years’ experience in the three waters infrastructure sector or equivalent.
• Project management qualification or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in site safety, safety in design, and managing high-risk, high-value projects.
• Track record of dealing with operational engineering issues with an excellent customer satisfaction record.

Please note: Pre-employment drug testing and on-call availability may be required for this safety-sensitive role

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement.

We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. 

Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of. 

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Tono Mai: Apply Now!
Application close date: Thursday 5th of March at 11:59pm

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer. We serve the diverse communities of Tāmaki Makaurau and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, educational background, or religious beliefs. We also welcome applications from our Rainbow communities as well as disabled and neurodivergent people. We are committed to making our hiring process accessible to everyone. If you require any support or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.