Head of RMA & Environment
Utilise your RMA, Consenting and Environment expertise to help us deliver environmental improvements and build great relationships in this key leadership role.
- Improve environmental outcomes for our communities.
- Permanent Position based in Petone.
- Lead a highly engaged team.
The opportunity
As the Head of RMA & Environment you will lead the overarching consenting strategy for Wellington Water and partner with our capital programme leads, and network management group to maintain oversight of all RMA-related consent and environmental activities. With strong leadership, technical and relationship management skills, you will:
- Work closely with our client councils to influence district plans and policies to ensure alignment with the region’s Three Waters Strategy and ambitions towards achieving te mana ō te wai.
- Build best practice frameworks relating to WWL consenting processes and activities that meet governance and legislative needs.
- Partner with mana whenua to incorporate a collective approach to three water strategies relating to environmental sustainability and compliance measures.
- Support policy and framework development and amendments to ensure they are consistent and in-line with current legislation and organisational goals.
- Work closely with regulators, client councils, and Iwi partners to ensure planned activities relating to RMA & Environment activities are well managed and work is not impeded.
- Provide people leadership to the RMA Consents & Environmental team.
About you
To be successful in this role you will bring:
- Excellent planning and analysis to identify and support future programmes of work and their individual needs.
- Excellent written communication skills to assist with the creation of organisational policy and frameworks.
- A good understanding of te mana ō te wai and the ability to effectively partner with mana whenua for holistic and te ao Māori approaches to work within the environment.
- A strong understanding of environmental protection and environmental planning for three waters or other similar infrastructure.
- Great relationship skills with the ability to partner effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- An intimate understanding of resource management legislation and practices carried out locally, regionally and nationally.
- Leadership experience, with the ability to coach, mentor and develop a high performance team of technical experts.
Benefits
At Wellington Water, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.
Our benefits include:
- Flexible working arrangements including up to 2 days working from home.
- Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually.
- Formal and informal professional development opportunities.
- 5 weeks annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual service.
For a full list of our employee benefits click here.
About us
Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. We’re a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.
The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.
Applications close: 29th November 2024
How to apply
To view a copy of the position description: click here.
To apply for the role, click on the ”apply” button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site, please note if you are a Wellington Water employee please apply using your work email.
For further information, email: JoinUs@wellingtonwater.co.nz
Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand.
- Department
- Network Strategy and Planning
- Locations
- Petone Office
Petone Office
Staff benefits
1. Inclusive Culture: It is important to us that people love our culture. We embrace a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusivity is at our core. Our team is united by passion, dedication, and a shared care for water and our community.
2. Safety and Support: We provide an Employee Assistance Scheme for crucial personal support, along with wellbeing and lifestyle education delivered through our Wellbe Team, ensuring you feel supported in and out of the workplace.
3. Health is Wealth: We prioritise your health with an annual voluntary health "warrant of fitness," immunisations, and flu vaccinations. Moreover, enjoy annual subsidised vision testing and contributions toward glasses to ensure clear vision.
4. Work-Life Balance: Where possible there is access to flexible work practices. And take advantage of our annual leave, reaching five weeks after three years of service, and 10 days sick leave from starting with us. In addition, take one paid day a year for your personal Wellbeing. We also offer parental leave and partner entitlements to support you during significant life moments.
5. Comprehensive Benefits: We have partnered with providers for discounted Southern Cross medical insurance, periodic vision and hearing tests, and eyewear subsidies. You can also access discounts at a range of retailers via Boost. Gain access to top-notch gear, machinery, PPE, and tools, fostering a safe work environment if you are “on the tools”. We also offer a staff referral bonus paid when a person is recruited for a senior front line position, and we may offer relocation support if you need to move into the district to work here.
6. Professional Growth: Grow your skills with a range of development opportunities. Boosting your personal and work career.
7. Community Connection: You can take one paid day a year to participate in voluntary work on a water-related activity. And maybe join our active Waiata group and be part of a community that works together, sings, and thrives together.
About Wellington Water
Wellington Water is owned by the Hutt, Porirua, Upper Hutt and Wellington city, South Wairarapa District, and the Greater Wellington Regional councils
The work Wellington Water does is vital and rewarding. We’re tangata tiaki for Wellington’s water, and caretakers of our water infrastructure. Every day, we work to ensure that our communities have access to safe, sufficient, reliable and efficient water services. WWL is growing, and opportunities are growing along with it. It’s a transformative time in the industry.
Head of RMA & Environment
Utilise your RMA, Consenting and Environment expertise to help us deliver environmental improvements and build great relationships in this key leadership role.
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