Mō te tūranga | About the role

Provide strategic leadership for regional flood protection, river management, and land drainage infrastructure. Oversee a $15m operational and $20m capital programme linked to a $1.1b asset base. Develop and implement infrastructure strategies, engineering standards, and asset management frameworks. Support organisational planning and reporting, including Long-Term and Annual Plans. Manage regional programme delivery, prioritisation, resourcing, and coordination across offices and teams. Build relationships with iwi, scheme committees, landowners, government agencies, and stakeholders. Lead flood response and emergency management activities to ensure readiness and resilience.

This role contributes to a team known for its respectful, supportive and stable working environment. We are growing our capability so we can continue delivering high‑quality work for our communities, and we’re looking for people who can bring their expertise a...