• Have a significant impact on the future of regional infrastructure
• Utilise your experience in the management of large civil contracts to help create a successful, mobile community

Kaipara District Council is in the business of creating a thriving community where people love to live, work and play.  Kaipara offers an enviable lifestyle in a beautiful environment where rural charm meets coastal chic. Northland's renowned white sandy beaches, extensive native forests, rolling green pastures and work-life balance make this an amazing place to live and work.  

The Kaipara district is the fastest growing district in the North Island, and there are many exciting Council-led projects and initiatives underway.  The Kaipara District Council has achieved strong trust with their communities and created a positive image of the Council locally and nationally. Like all Councils, Kaipara District Council is responding to reforms and changes in strategic direction which has given rise to new opportunities.

They are now searching for a GM of Service Delivery and Compliance who is a savvy people leader and business partner, capable of achieving operational excellence in the delivery of infrastructure initiatives. This role, reporting to the CEO, will oversee and lead the Council's Infrastructure services including Roading, Transportation, Waters, Solid Waste, Environmental Protection, Community Services, Culture, Facilities, Recreation and Sport. These are significant portfolios to be responsible for and a great opportunity to demonstrate your capabilities in a meaningful way.

Essential to the success of this division and the outputs for the community, is your deep understanding and experience of managing large civil projects.

You will be responsible for:

• Creating a strong infrastructure operation with particular emphasis on roading, transportation and water
• Driving positive, strategic change towards a new future of work
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders to develop the LTP
• Leading the strategic development of business continuity plans for service areas
• Leadership of a talented team with high delivery expectations and the creation of a collaborative culture

Your background must include:

• Executive management of a wide range of infrastructure services
• Engineering degree or equivalent work experience including large civil projects (essential).
• Deep understanding of council processes and experience of manoeuvring comfortably through complex policy, organisational and political dynamics
• Ability and commitment to drive large programmes of work efficiently
• Proven ability to lead, influence and motivate a team to foster a positive culture through times of change.

This role is offering a highly competitive salary, flexible working arrangements and a range of employee benefits.