Group Manager - Assets and Infrastructure

Wairoa District Council is seeking a strategic, forward-thinking leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Group Manager - Assets and Infrastructure. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, this pivotal role is responsible for shaping and delivering Council's long-term infrastructure and asset management strategy while leading a diverse portfolio. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of Wairoa by providing visionary leadership and driving transformational change.

About the role

As Group Manager - Assets and Infrastructure, you will provide leadership across Council's infrastructure and asset management functions, ensuring essential services are delivered safely, efficiently and sustainably for the community. You will oversee significant operational and capital programmes and provide trusted advice to support informed decision-making and the long-term stewardship of Council assets. The role also involves building strong relationships with tangata whenua, community stakeholders, government agencies and industry partners, while leading a high-performing team focused on service excellence, accountability and continuous improvement.

About you

You are an experienced senior leader with a minimum of 10 years' experience managing complex infrastructure, engineering, utility, transport or asset management functions. You combine strategic thinking with strong commercial, financial and governance acumen and have successfully led organisational improvement and large-scale programmes in complex operating environments.

A confident and authentic people leader, you can build high-performing teams, navigate competing priorities, and establish productive relationships with elected members, community stakeholders and industry partners.

Your expertise in asset management, infrastructure investment and service delivery is supported by excellent communication skills, sound judgement and the ability to translate complex technical information into practical, actionable advice.

You will hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline, a postgraduate leadership or management qualification (or equivalent senior management experience), and Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) accreditation or equivalent professional registration.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to help shape the future of Wairoa through strategic infrastructure leadership, sustainable asset management and community-focused service delivery. You'll join a committed organisation where your leadership will directly influence the long-term wellbeing and prosperity of our district.

Be the leader who shapes Wairoa's future. Apply today and make a difference!

Applications Close: 15 Nov 2026