Asset Manager Roading

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:16:59 +1300

Southland District Council has the largest rural roading network in the country. With a roading budget of about $24 million, we manage approximately 5000 kilometres of roads in some of New Zealand's most beautiful country side. Our Council is proactive and uses leading edge innovative contract models which enable us to deliver best value for our ratepayers.

We are looking for an experienced roading engineer with asset management experience to fill this senior position. Reporting to the Group Manager Services and Assets, you will be required to develop strategies for the sustainable management of our roading, bridging and drainage programmes. Representing Southland at a national level is an important component of the role as is relationship management with Councillors, consultants and contractors.

If you have a minimum of five years of roading asset management experience and would like to work for a progressive council where the guiding principle is "People First", then we are keen to hear from you.

To apply for this important role please send a covering letter, together with a comprehensive CV and application form, to Human Resources, P O Box 903, Invercargill.

Group Manager Environment and Community Protection

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:22:45 +1300

Are you looking for a challenge?

Do you have strategic leadership experience?

Southland District Council is looking for a Group Manager Environment and Community Protection to lead its regulatory, emergency services and district services departments into the future.

This is a new role and enablement, not restriction, is key to accomplishing the many aspects of this senior management position.

You will be part of the executive team, reporting to the Chief Executive, and will be aiming to protect and enhance Southland through strategic leadership. One key involvement will be with the Resource Management department, which is currently undertaking a review of the District Plan. In addition you will be responsible for the Building Control and Environment Health Departments and will assist in ensuring our communities value the legislation as an essential protective measure.

Emergency Management and Rural Fire are managed through a Shared Services arrangement and form part of this diverse portfolio.

With "People First" as our guiding principle, you will also have overall responsibility of the District Libraries and Council's seven area offices.

This role presents significant challenges and provides an opportunity for an applicant with initiative to work with a progressive and forward-thinking Council.

The applicant will be expected to participate fully at a national and local level.

This is a senior position with a strategic rather than an operational focus. If you have considerable senior management experience and want to play a part in Southland's future then we would like to hear from you.

Southland District Council Vacancies

Asset Manager Roading

Group Manager Environment and Community Protection