Senior Strategic Advisor - Coastal and Stormwater Assets Ref: 469
Full Time - Permanent
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Strategic Advisor who has what it takes to succeed in a dynamic and challenging role. As a member of the Stormwater and Coastal Assets team, you will undertake to provide strategic advice and support on new initiatives and strategy development, providing technical leadership and develop, influence and drive innovative strategy, policy, planning and implementation including engineering solutions and pathways to assist the community to live with more water and adapt to climate change.
Skills and Experience
- A tertiary qualification in planning, civil/environmental engineering or science, with direct experience in the planning, design and management of water sensitive urban design or integrated water management
- An understanding of stormwater and flood risk management within strategic and policy framework and land development context
- Demonstrated expert proficiency, knowledge, practical experience and leadership relating to stormwater management and improvement, and flood risk mitigation and adaption, such as water sensitive urban design, integrated catchment management
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective professional working relationships and work effectively as part of a team.
Please read the Job Description [PDF 165 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 Paul Busing, Stormwater and Coastal Assets Project Manager 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, criminal history and credit checks. 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 12.00pm on Monday 29 July 2024.