• Lead Meaningful Infrastructure Projects 
• Build Strong Partnerships 
• Shape the Future of 3 Waters 

Ready to deliver projects that keep communities flowing?

Join us in a role where your engineering expertise and project leadership help shape the future of our water infrastructure. From treatment plants to pipelines, you'll be at the centre of projects that make a real difference every day.
We're looking for a Projects Manager who thrives on delivering complex projects, building strong relationships and keeping things moving - safely, efficiently and without missing the details.

What you'll be doing:
This isn't a desk-bound project role. You'll be leading the delivery of our 3 Waters capital and renewal programme from concept through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget and to a high standard.

• Lead projects from start to finish - from tendering and procurement through to construction, handover and everything in between.
• Keep projects on track - monitor budgets, programmes, risks and contractor performance to ensure successful outcomes.
• Partner with people - work closely with our Assets and Operations teams, contractors, consultants and the wider community.
• Solve problems before they become headaches - identify risks early and find practical solutions to keep projects moving.
• Manage contracts with confidence - ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and in line with industry standards.
• Deliver assets that last - ensuring new infrastructure integrates seamlessly into existing operations and is handed over ready for the future.

What you'll bring:

• Experience in overseeing infrastructure projects from procurement through to successful delivery.
• Ability to ensure works are delivered in line with contractual obligations, including strong working knowledge of NZS3910 and NZS3916.
• The ability to juggle multiple priorities while maintaining a sharp eye for detail.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build trusted relationships with contractors, consultants and colleagues.
• Great communication skills and the confidence to navigate challenges and make decisions.
• A Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and at least five years' relevant engineering experience.

What's in it for you?

• Deliver projects that have a direct impact on the community.
• Be part of a supportive and experienced Infrastructure Services team.
• Enjoy variety, autonomy and the opportunity to see projects through from concept to completion.
• Flexible working arrangements and a great range of benefits.
• Work alongside people who value initiative, practical thinking and a good sense of humour.
• Help shape the future of water infrastructure for our district.

The Ashburton District Council offers competitive remuneration, training, and career development opportunities plus a range of health, wellness and service recognition benefits.

Ready to apply?

Because the work you do matters. The projects you deliver will provide essential services that our communities rely on every day - now and for generations to come.

Watch our recruitment video to see what Ashburton District Council can offer you!

Applications close Sunday 2 August 2026. For a copy of the position description click here. 

If this sounds like your ideal role, we'd love to hear from you.