General Manager Operations & Asset Management

Coast Waters is a newly established, purpose-built water services organisation bringing together the water services teams of Buller, Grey and Westland District Councils into a single, unified workforce, to deliver safe, reliable and sustainable water services across the West Coast. Their work is grounded in service, stewardship and partnership, with a focus on resilient infrastructure, financial sustainability, supporting community wellbeing and creating a positive future for the region.

The General Manager Operations & Asset Management provides strategic and operational leadership across infrastructure operations, asset management and regional service delivery.

The role ensures the safe, reliable and compliant delivery of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services; leads asset strategy, planning and capital investment prioritisation; oversees regulatory compliance, operational health and safety and incident response; and acts as a trusted strategic advisor to the Chief Executive and leadership team on operational and asset matters.

You’ll bring proven experience in water services, utilities or infrastructure, leading geographically dispersed teams; a strong grounding in asset management, lifecycle planning and infrastructure investment; deep knowledge of water quality, compliance and emergency response; and the relationship skills to work with councils, iwi, regulators and communities.

Candidates can apply online at www.sheffield.co.nz. To apply by email, please attach your cover letter and CV and send to cvchc@sheffield.co.nz quoting 9283GS. Applications close on 8 November 2026. Emails will be electronically acknowledged and further correspondence may be by email. For more information please phone Jane Pollitt on 03 353 4354.