Water Services Project Manager
Timaru District Council is looking for a Project Manager who can ensure the delivery of today’s projects whilst planning for tomorrow!
The Role
Water services are a critical part of our community, our environment and our economic success. We depend on it daily, but don’t often give it a second thought. It’s our district’s unsung hero!
Timaru District Council is looking for a Project Manager who can ensure the delivery of today’s projects whilst planning for tomorrow. This will be a busy and challenging role that requires an organised individual who can juggle multiple projects at once.
You will thrive on the variety and depth of the role, which will give you broad exposure to Council's diverse three waters activities. We have some tremendously exciting and significant water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure projects underway, where your skills will be utilised throughout the project cycle.
What’s it all about:
- Champion major long term asset upgrade and renewal strategies within the three waters space.
- Project management and scheduling of significant capital expenditure for our three waters systems, including the management of planning, design, construction and commissioning of these systems.
- Prepare and implement communications strategies and plans for projects.
Provide input into the strategic development of our three waters activities with critical contributions to Activity Management Plans and Long Term Plans.
By way of background, you will have experience in managing construction projects delivered by external consultants and contractors, be able to implement communications strategies and employ techniques to achieve strategic project objectives. You will hold a recognised qualification in Project Management and ideally be a chartered Engineer. To strengthen your technical talents, you will also have strong communication and relationship management skills as you will be engaging with multiple stakeholders.
What are you waiting for? This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the future of our awesome district.
This is a permanent role and offers 40 hours per week. The annual salary for this role is $102,176 - $120,207 per annum. Check out a copy of the position description here. For further information please email us at jobs@timdc.govt.nz.
You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job. Applications close at 5:00pm, 31st August 2025; however, we may appoint before the closing date if we find suitable applicants during the recruitment process! So if you are interested get your application in quick. Applications can be registered through our career’s website www.timaru.govt.nz/jobs.
The District
Timaru District is a thriving and innovative community. It is the central hub for the South Island, servicing a large agricultural heartland, with a growing economy that provides the import and export gateway for primary sectors. We boast a Top 10 most loved beach in New Zealand and have access to mountains, rivers and lakes, making Timaru an ideal destination for recreational, sporting and cultural pursuits.
Let’s not forget about that 7 minute commute to work!
The Organisation
The Timaru District Council aims to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of communities, to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of its communities in the present and for the future. With around 400 staff, there are a diverse range of roles from front facing community to support and technical specialists.
www.welovetimaru.co.nz celebrates all the things we love about living in Timaru, from our affordable houses, to our easy commute, fantastic lifestyle and our successes. Come and join the story!
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- Infrastructure - Drainage & Water
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Timaru District Council
Employee Benefits
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Flexible Working Hours
We do our best to assist our employees to have a good work/life balance. We are open to flexible working conditions to make the role work for you and your lifestyle. -
Social Club
We have an active social club that engages in a variety of social events including monthly after-work socialising, themed mid year and end of year functions, sporting activities and family orientated functions. -
Flu Vaccinations
We want our employees to remain as fit and healthy as possible. We offer free flu vaccines to all staff each year (both flu jabs and oral tablets are offered). -
Regular Eye Checks
Vision checks are conducted for employees using Visual Display Units. -
Medical Insurance
All employees are eligible for discounted health insurance through Southern Cross. -
Employee Assistance Programme
A confidential and professional Employee Assistance Programme is available to all employees to assist with counselling, support, development and advice. -
Work Sports Teams
We have work sports teams for those who like to get out and exercise including Touch, Cricket and Croquet. -
Ergonomic Work Station Assessment
We encourage and support all of our employees to have a healthy work space and offer assessments to all staff wherever they work and whatever role they do. -
Wellbeing Committee (COSI)
Our COSI Committee strives to look after the wellbeing of the people of Timaru District Council. The committee's core values are: Customer Focus (internal and external), One Team, Successful, Integrity. The COSI Committee arrange many varying events including employee awards, morning tea quizzes, fundraising events/days, individual and interdepartmental competitions (eg. baking, gardening, Christmas decorating, moustache growing) , dress up days - all of which get excellent support and engagement from our people. The work of our committed committee members helps our employees to have fun, be happy, positive, creative, healthy and build stronger working relationships.
What the Timaru District Council can offer you:
- A forward-looking, friendly workplace that is respected in the industry.
- Hands on experience on large scale projects.
- An attractive and affordable lifestyle in one of the most stunning parts of the country.
- Real career progression and a real opportunity to make a difference to the community.
- A supportive and encouraging team environment.
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