Stormwater Network Supervisor

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Rotorua Lakes Council seeks an experienced Stormwater Network Supervisor to lead planning and delivery of stormwater maintenance within the Infrastructure & Assets team in Rotorua, reporting to the Stormwater Manager. You’ll bring at least five years of supervisory experience in infrastructure or drainage, organisational skills, good judgement and a strong commitment to health and safety, plus a current Class 1 NZ driver’s license. Formal training is essential, a Level 4 Stormwater Reticulation qualification, progress toward it, or a recognised Drainlaying qualification with drainage installation and maintenance experience. In your application, highlight leadership, contractor oversight and safety, demonstrate alignment with Te Arawa partnerships and bicultural values, and follow the online Apply process with the position description.

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At Rotorua Lakes Council, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for an experienced and hands-on Stormwater Network Supervisor to join our Infrastructure & Assets team and help deliver essential stormwater services to our growing community.
Reporting to the Stormwater Manager, you will lead the day-to-day planning, coordination, and delivery of stormwater maintenance and project work. You'll be responsible for scheduling resources, overseeing job sites, supporting contractors, monitoring project progress, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. You'll also provide on-the-job leadership, coaching, and guidance to support team performance and development.
To be successful in this role, you'll bring at least five years' supervisory experience in infrastructure, civil construction, drainage, or a related field, along with strong organisational skills, sound judgement, and a commitment to health and safety. A current Class 1 New Zealand driver's licence is required.
A key requirement for this position is formal, industry-recognised training. To be considered, you must hold a Level 4 Stormwater Reticulation qualification, be actively working towards achieving it, or hold a recognised Drainlaying qualification with proven experience in drainage installation and maintenance.
At Rotorua Lakes Council, you'll be part of an organisation that is customer-focused, community-driven, and committed to creating a positive future for Rotorua.
If you're ready to lead from the front and make a real impact in your community, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now.

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Te Kaunihera o nga Roto o Rotorua (Rotorua Lakes Council) is committed to working in partnership with Te Arawa, our local iwi. We aspire to being a bicultural organisation and we value staff who speak te reo Maori, have an appreciation of Maori values, and a working knowledge of tikanga Maori.


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