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Lead the Future of Selwyn and join our Asset Management Leadership team!About the roleAre you ready to shape the future of one of New Zealand''s fastest-growing districts? Selwyn District Council is seeking a dynamicEngineering & Stakeholder Managerto lead our Development Engineering team and drive transformational land development across the region.This is more than just a leadership role it''s a chance to influence how Selwyn grows. As a senior leader in our Asset Management Team, you''ll be at the heart of stakeholder engagement, technical excellence and assisting with strategic planning. You''ll manage a high-performing team, responsible for reviewing and inspecting critical infrastructure projects across the district, within statutory timeframes all while fostering strong relationships with developers, internal teams, and community partners.We''re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, communicates with influence, and leads with purpose. If you''re passionate about building communities, driving continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional service we want to hear from you.Join us in Selwyn and be part of a team that''s not just building infrastructure we''re building the future.About you:You will be part of the wider Asset Management Leadership Team and manage up to five direct reports. As this is a newly set up role, this is an opportunity to build and shape the role as with your expertise. We operate within a supportive, high trust and performing, hands-on team environment. For this reason, our preference is for you to be in the office with flexibility to work from home as required.You will have demonstrated experience in the following areas;Expertise in technical water, roading and open spaces planning functions and assessmentsLand Development and InfrastructureEnsuring we get quality infrastructure, helping our development community throughout the engineering processProven track record of developing and maintaining positive relationships across a broad range of sectors at a senior level.Demonstrated ability to create a continuous improvement culture and motivating environment for staff.Experience working in a local/central government environment (desirable)Relevant Engineering qualification and Member of Engineering New ZealandLead the Future of Selwyn and join our Asset Management Leadership team!About the roleAre you ready to shape the future of one of New Zealand''s fastest-growing districts? Selwyn District Council is seeking a dynamicEngineering & Stakeholder Managerto lead our Development Engineering team and drive transformational land development across the region.This is more than just a leadership role it''s a chance to influence how Selwyn grows. As a senior leader in our Asset Management Team, you''ll be at the heart of stakeholder engagement, technical excellence and assisting with strategic planning. You''ll manage a high-performing team, responsible for reviewing and inspecting critical infrastructure projects across the district, within statutory timeframes all while fostering strong relationships with developers, internal teams, and community partners.We''re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, communicates with influence, and leads with purpose. If you''re passionate about building communities, driving continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional service we want to hear from you.Join us in Selwyn and be part of a team that''s not just building infrastructure we''re building the future.About you:You will be part of the wider Asset Management Leadership Team and manage up to five direct reports. As this is a newly set up role, this is an opportunity to build and shape the role as with your expertise. We operate within a supportive, high trust and performing, hands-on team environment. For this reason, our preference is for you to be in the office with flexibility to work from home as required.You will have demonstrated experience in the following areas;Expertise in technical water, roading and open spaces planning functions and assessmentsLand Development and InfrastructureEnsuring we get quality infrastructure, helping our development community throughout the engineering processProven track record of developing and maintaining positive relationships across a broad range of sectors at a senior level.Demonstrated ability to create a continuous improvement culture and motivating environment for staff.Experience working in a local/central government environment (desirable)Relevant Engineering qualification and Member of Engineering New ZealandApply now and lead the way in shaping Selwyn''s next chapter.What we can offer:Great work-life balance with flexibilityCareer coaching and developmentLife insuranceWellbeing and volunteer leaveThree days paid leave between Christmas and New YearTwo weeks paid Partners LeaveSick leave from day oneContinued KiwiSaver contributions during savings suspensionDiscounts with local and national businessesAbout us:Selwyn is one of the fastest-growing districts in New Zealand. 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!To apply for this job go to: & enter ref code: 6789122.Applications close 10 August 2025Apply now Share #J-18808-Ljbffr