" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eDirector Asset Lifecycle Management\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"23418\"\u003e Engineering \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"23419\"\u003e Management \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"23420\"\u003e Canterbury \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"23421\"\u003e Permanent \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 24/9/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eWater Infrastructure \u0026amp; Utility Services\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLong Term Asset Management - Executive Leadership Role\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCanterbury | Rolleston Based\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Organisation\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Selwyn Water is a newly established Council Controlled Organisation. It provides safe, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to communities across the Selwyn district. With approximately $1.3 billion of water and wastewater assets under its management, Selwyn Water combines public ownership with specialist water-sector expertise, independent governance and a dedicated focus on the needs of one of New Zealand\u0026rsquo;s fastest growing districts.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Selwyn Water takes an intergenerational and community first approach to infrastructure stewardship. Its investment decisions must support sustainable growth, strengthen resilience and deliver enduring benefits for communities and the environment.\u003cbr\u003e For more information go to: www.selwynwater.co.nz\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Role\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Based in Rolleston, approximately 20 minutes\u0026rsquo; drive from Christchurch, and reporting to the Chief Executive, the Director Asset Lifecycle Management will be a member of Selwyn Water\u0026rsquo;s Executive Team.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e You will lead Selwyn Water\u0026rsquo;s approach to infrastructure strategy and asset lifecycle management. Your portfolio will include asset and service planning, development engineering, growth servicing, asset information and long term infrastructure investment.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e You will ensure investment decisions are evidence based, risk informed and aligned with regulatory requirements, organisational priorities and the future needs of Selwyn\u0026rsquo;s growing communities. You will also lead the integration of lifecycle planning, infrastructure renewals and growth investment to support resilient, sustainable and affordable water services.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e As an executive leader, you will build organisational capability, lead multidisciplinary teams and contribute to Selwyn Water\u0026rsquo;s wider strategy and performance. You will develop trusted relationships with the Board, Iwi, Councils, regulators, developers and other key stakeholders.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSkills and Experience \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will bring significant senior leadership experience, sound commercial and strategic judgement, and a strong understanding of infrastructure planning and investment. You will be comfortable with leading complex programmes and multidisciplinary teams within an infrastructure, utility or asset-intensive environment.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e You will also bring:\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated experience in strategic asset management, infrastructure planning or lifecycle investment\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe ability to translate complex technical, financial and risk information into clear investment priorities\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn understanding of New Zealand\u0026rsquo;s infrastructure and regulatory environment\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong commercial judgement and an organisation wide perspective\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA collaborative leadership style and the ability to build trusted stakeholder relationships\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent communication and influencing skills\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA relevant tertiary qualification\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e Experience in the water sector would be advantageous but is not essential. Candidates with strong transferable leadership experience from other infrastructure or utility sectors are encouraged to apply.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e To view the position description: https://bit.ly/4h9dxDl\u003cbr\u003e To view the candidate briefing pack: https://bit.ly/3VsvNis\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Opportunity\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e This is an opportunity to join the Executive Team of a newly established water utility and help build the asset management capability, investment discipline and infrastructure strategy required to serve Selwyn\u0026rsquo;s communities for generations to come.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e To apply, please prepare your cover letter and CV and click the \u0026lsquo;Apply\u0026rsquo; button. Confidential initial enquiries are welcome by phoning David Clausen on 021 918 873.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"908075\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "