About the role:

The Head of Capital Works will possess a strong background in project and programme management methodologies, as well as expertise in stakeholder engagement, including collaboration with Iwi. The Head of Capital Works will have proven experience in the infrastructure and/or property sectors and strong skills in Financial Management, Commercial Management, Programme Management, Quality Management, Coaching & Mentoring, Health & Safety, Communication, Procurement and Risk Management

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the Capital Works team to deliver capital works projects across the Infrastructure and Property Group; Ensure that risks to delivery are identified early, reported on and appropriately managed
• Undertake comprehensive financial management of capital projects and packages; Coordinate with other planning and budget development processes for the Long-Term Plan, Annual Plan and 30-year Infrastructure Strategy for capital works.
• Provide exemplary leadership, supporting the team through setting clear and consistent standards; developing and empowering others; building commitment and trust with your people; addressing performance related issues; managing conflict and building effective teams.
• Instil sound project management practices across the team; Foster a respectful culture that delivers performance, productivity, openness and co-operation
• Proactively engage with Council, Councilors and community with productive and positive relationships across the organistation.

About you:

Our ideal candidate will be a Project Management Professional (PMP) with a proven track record in commercial management. You will have strong business acumen and be an exceptional people leader.

You will also have:

• ​Significant experience (15+ years) in programme management and capital delivery.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Be a proactive leader with a strong background in coaching and developing teams' knowledge of Local Government and a knack for collaboration.
• Have a strategic mindset combined with the ability to provide actionable insights to our leadership team.
• Be someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about driving positive change.
• Excellent skills in commercial management and reporting

What we can offer:

• Great work-life balance with flexibility
• 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 New Zealand's fastest growing district. 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!