Principal Advisor Infrastructure and Asset Management - Ref:511
Full Time - Permanent
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Principal Advisor who has what it takes to succeed in a dynamic and challenging role. As a member of the Infrastructure and Asset Management team, including, but not limited to:
- leading the delivery of projects coordinating and managing the provision of information and advice from across the organisation;
- providing advice to the Group Manager looking at long term strategic and asset management business related issues facing Infrastructure;
- Providing specialist advice to organisational engagement documents including the Long Term Plan, Annual Reports and strategy documents.
- Trouble-shooting for the Infrastructure and Asset Management group, working closely with the Group Manager and senior leaders to provide coordinated responses to difficult issues.
Skills and Experience
- A relevant tertiary level qualification preferably in the Civil Engineering field.
- Demonstrated experience working in infrastructure and asset management sector.
- Demonstrated technical experience in the area of Infrastructure management and or delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to operate in a political environment with a high degree of professionalism, integrity, diplomacy, very good judgement and demonstrated sound political acumen.
- Proven skills in project planning and budgeting, and risk management
- Proven ability to persuade and influence and demonstrated effective negotiation, problem resolution and change management skills.
- Demonstrated ability in successful team building and working as an effective team member.
- Demonstrated commitment to provision of excellent customer service.
- Effective interpersonal skills with a demonstrated commitment to customer service and willingness to and capability for working with a wide range of people within and outside the organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective professional working relationships with all key stakeholders, including with other council staff members based on a collaborative, collegial and cooperative working style.
- Effective time management skills and ability to work effectively without supervision and collaboratively as an effective team member.
Please read the Job Description [PDF 192 KB].
About us
Beautiful beaches and a short journey to or from Wellington make the Kāpiti Coast a great place to live and work. Working for the Kāpiti Coast District Council means being part of a caring, dynamic and effective customer-focused team who makes a positive difference in the community we serve. To find out more about our vision and direction click on here.
Enquiries about this position should be directed to Sean Mallon, Group Manager Infrastructure and Asset Management Group on 04 296 4700 or free phone 0800 486 486.
How to apply
The preferred candidate will be required to undergo the usual pre-employment checks, including drug and alcohol screening and criminal history. Please note you must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
*Before you apply, please ensure that you have the following documentation ready: your cover letter, CV, a copy of your work visa (if applicable) and Drivers Licence.
Closing 5.00pm on Monday 3 February 2025.