About the role:

We are seeking to recruit a skilled and experienced Principal Asset Planning Advisor to lead the development, writing and implementation of asset management strategies, providing expert advice on asset planning, demand modelling and operational plans and policies for the facilities portfolio. The successful candidate will work closely with our Senior Leadership team, stakeholders and cross functional teams to drive business outcomes. You will also:

• Manage and provide leadership to Activity and Long-Term Planning processes including the development, writing and maintenance of Facilities Activity/Asset Management Plans and budgets.
• Lead the development and writing of strategic and management plans, and work with the Facilities Management Team to develop scheduled and reactive maintenance budgets for Long Term and Annual Plans.
• Contribute meaningfully to new programmes of work which include the assessment of climate change risks to the existing facilities portfolio, initiatives to reduce energy consumption, and the establishment of design standards for new facilities.
• Collaborate to drive continuous improvement in the Facilities activity, solving problems and finding ways to work smarter together.

About you:

• A high level of financial literacy and capability in budget preparation and management
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with a high attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to lead and influence
• Experience in the development and writing of activity/asset management plans
• Ability to rationalise technical information, think critically and strategically and deliver to required timeframes

What we can offer:

• Great work-life balance with flexible working
• Career coaching and development
• Life insurance
• Wellbeing and volunteer leave
• Three days paid leave between Christmas and New Year
• Two weeks paid Partners Leave
• Sick leave from day one
• Continued KiwiSaver contributions during savings suspension
• Discounts with local and national businesses

About us:

Selwyn is one of the fastest-growing districts in New Zealand. We have a fantastic quality of life, great communities, and a thriving economy. Our Council works actively with residents to provide the services and facilities that help our communities to thrive and grow.

Our head office is based in Rolleston (only 25km from Christchurch), which offers an enviable family lifestyle, outstanding local facilities and an easy drive to the ski fields, rivers and hills that make up Canterbury's stunning landscape.

Our values are important to us and represent the way we work: · Be a good human · Be brave - Think differently · Better together- Make it happen for Selwyn.

We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and we are committed to working with our Treaty partner to deliver on our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

If you'd like to play a part in making Selwyn the best place to live, work and play, join us today!

Please note: We apologise in advance that our usual response times maybe delayed over the Christmas and New Year period