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Expression of Interest: Independent Representative - Three Waters Programme Steering Group

Whakatane, New Zealand

Reference: 6679025

Whakatāne District Council owns, operates, and maintains three waters infrastructure including stormwater, wastewater, and municipal water supply, across the Whakatāne District. A number of three water resource consents, issued under the Resource Management Act 1991, are nearing expiration, and require replacement. This includes replacing consents associated with four wastewater treatment plants and thirteen water take consents across various areas.

From 1 July 2024, the Council commenced a three-year programme of work to replace these water and wastewater consents. An overarching Strategy has been developed and a supporting project team is currently being established. A Programme Steering Group has also been established consisting of Council elected representatives to provide a specialised forum to oversee and guide, at a programme level, the development and delivery of the Three Waters Consent Replacement Programme.

Whakatāne District Council invites expressions of interest from experienced professionals to join our newly formed Three Waters Consent Renewal Programme Steering Group as an Independent Representative.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the governance and strategic oversight of our three waters activities and help shape critical water infrastructure projects within the district.

Key Skills, Experience, and Knowledge

We are seeking candidates with expertise in:

  • Complex consenting and planning for three waters projects
  • National three waters policy and planning frameworks
  • Large infrastructure procurement processes
  • Infrastructure funding and financing tools and mechanisms

Role Overview

This paid position offers:

  • Hourly rate remuneration
  • 6-8 hours per meeting, with 5-6 meetings per year
  • A 3-year term with annual reviews
  • Immediate start

As an Independent Representative, your responsibilities will include:

  • Attending meetings and providing expert advice and guidance
  • Reviewing reports and offering strategic insights
  • Supporting the follow-up of agreed actions

This is a valuable opportunity for a motivated individual to apply their skills to a programme that is vital to the community.

Our values

  • We're always learning and improving - Toitū te Taumata
  • We're passionate and proud - Toitū te Mauri Ora
  • We work as one team - Toitū te Mahi Tahi
  • We put people at the heart of everything we do - Toitū te Tangata
  • We care about our environment - Toitū te Taiao

How to apply

If you are interested, please submit your expression of interest, including your relevant experience and qualifications, by 5.00pm Friday 15 November 2024.

We look forward to hearing from professionals who share our commitment to delivering high-quality water services to our community.

For further information, please contact Jess Sinclair, Senior Water Consents Project Planner on 07 306 0500.


Applications Close: 15 Nov 2024


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