Water Services Strategy Lead

The position will:

Lead DOC’s Water Services Strategy: Develop and maintain an integrated long-term strategy aligning organisational priorities, infrastructure planning, and financial management

Drive Investment and Asset Management: Shape prudent and strategic approaches to planning, renewal, and investment for DOC’s water infrastructure network, responsible for the water asset management plan.

Provide Strategic Advice: Offer trusted, specialist guidance across DOC to enhance water services management and support innovation in design and delivery

Champion Improvement Initiatives: Identify and lead opportunities to strengthen asset performance, risk management, and service delivery

Influence and Lead through Collaboration: Guide and inspire teams across DOC, setting direction and expectations while fostering a culture of shared learning and inclusion



Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:

Proven ability to shape and implement long-term strategies that align with organisational goals

Expertise in strategic asset and lifecycle management for infrastructure systems

Strong understanding of water service frameworks, legislation, and regulatory compliance

Skilled in financial planning, investment analysis, and capital budgeting

Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across diverse groups

Experience leading multi-disciplinary and regional teams through influence rather than authority

Industry-recognised asset management qualification (or equivalent experience)

Proficiency in asset management systems (e.g. SAP/EAM) and standard office tools