Strategic Planner Treatment Plants

Job title: Strategic Planner Treatment Plants

Company: Hamilton City Council


Job description: Company DescriptionAt Hamilton City Council, we are dedicated to improving the well-being of Hamiltonians. Our mission is to unlock Hamilton’s full potential, making it the best place to live. Our values of adaptability, simplicity, inclusiveness, guardianship, and ambition drive everything we do. We are looking for passionate individuals who share our vision and values to join our team.This position sits within the Infrastructure and Assets Group who, from planning to maintenance, are dedicated to delivering resilient infrastructure and services that enrich lives today and ensure a thriving future for our community.Job DescriptionHe angituutanga: The opportunityJoin a talented team of infrastructure subject matter experts and contribute to further progressing Hamilton’s journey to become a more resilient and prosperous city.Reporting to the People Manager – Strategy and Planning Specialists, and with workflow direction from Technical Director Strategic Waters, you will be responsible for the strategic planning needed to inform the operation, upgrade and expansion of the Pukete Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP).In this role you will lead the development, delivery and maintenance of the Master Plan for the Pukete WWTP, driving Hamilton City forward as a national and world leader in urban water management. A framework for this has been developed which provides a roadmap to deliver the master plan; this role is responsible for driving the project, facilitating and coordinating inputs from key internal staff, managing external consultants, and overall project delivery.

• Lead and manage the development and delivery of a Master Plan for the Pukete WWTP.
• Build and maintain effective cross-organisational relationships across multiple interdisciplinary areas.
• Collaborate with operational, asset management and strategic planning teams as part of the strategic planning for Pukete WWTP.
• Identify and recommend prioritised investment programmes to implement the Master Plan.
• Active involvement in developing the capital and operational programme for the Pukete WWTP
• Ensure appropriate level of investigations and clear scopes of works are produced and used to handover projects to the appropriate teams for construction and/or operations.
• Lead and support the delivery of allocated strategic projects associated with Pukete WWTP.
• Support WWTP consenting or consent review processes.
• Lead the delivery of allocated strategic actions required under treatment plant resource consents supporting technical submissions on legislative or regulatory documents.
• Develop strong relationships with Waikato Regional Council, stakeholders and customers.
• Work with iwi and Māori to give effect to and realise the promise of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Although we are ideally seeking a person who can bring significant experience, we are also open to receiving applications from those that this role may be a development opportunity for.QualificationsOo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering or earth sciences.
• 10+ years’ experience in wastewater infrastructure planning, specialising is wastewater treatment.
• Technical expertise in wastewater treatment process.
• Advanced knowledge of strategic planning and asset management practices.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders (internal and external).
• Highly analytical, with the ability to write and review complex documents.
• Ability to plan, co-ordinate, develop and manage programme and project scopes, budgets, scheduling, resources and risks to ensure efficient, timely and fit for purpose project delivery.
• The ability to recognise and implement te Tiriti o Waitangi in your mahi at HCC.

Additional InformationHe aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary?The range for this role is $115,000 – $130,000K dependent on skills and experience.Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer

• Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Two Wellbeing days per year.
• Free health insurance through Unimed coving pre-existing conditions, including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted membership rates for family members.
• Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
• Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

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If you wish to include a cover letter with your application, please combine this in the same file as your resume and upload as a PDF file. Alternatively, you can use the ‘Write a message to the Hiring Team’ text box.Applications close on the: 26/05/2025Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. View more information about these checks, our commitment to the Privacy act and details for international applicants byIt is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.

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Location: Hamilton

Job date: Wed, 14 May 2025 22:25:19 GMT

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