General Manager, Infrastructure
Masterton, Wellington
- Shape the infrastructure future of a new water utility
- Lead a $466M capital programme for the region to 2034
- Masterton-based.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Waitī Waters is a new, publicly owned water services organisation headquartered in Masterton. Established under the Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025, Waitī Waters is being established by four district councils, South Wairarapa, Tararua, Carterton and Masterton, and two iwi, Rangitāne and Ngāti Kahungunu, to serve current and future generations in the Wairarapa and Tararua region.
Our responsibilities are significant and ambitious, delivering drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services to approximately 25,000 connections and managing $707 million in assets and a $466 million capital works programme into 2034.
The General Manager, Infrastructure will set the asset management and infrastructure strategy of the organisation, lead long-term investment planning, and deliver an ambitious capital programme as a member of the Executive Leadership Team. You will build the asset management maturity, frameworks and capability of a new entity, and make the whole-of-life investment decisions that keep services resilient, affordable and fit for future growth.
Importantly, you will also be drawn to these regions, with a strong sense of place and a desire to serve in the provision of our most vital infrastructure.
Ko wai koe | About you
We are seeking an infrastructure leader who has shaped asset strategy and delivered major capital programmes, and who brings the commercial judgement and relational intelligence to operate across diverse partners with integrity and mana.
Great candidates for this role will likely have:
- Significant senior leadership experience in asset management, infrastructure planning, engineering or utilities, whether gained as a General Manager or as a proven senior leader ready to step up.
- Proven experience leading large-scale infrastructure, asset management or capital delivery functions, ideally within a regulated environment.
- Strong command of asset lifecycle management, investment planning and infrastructure risk, with the discipline to balance compliance, resilience, growth and affordability.
- A commitment to being part of the founding executive leadership team shaping performance, teams, systems and culture for a new community-based organisation.
- A commitment to working in partnership with Councils and iwi to make Waitī Waters a success for the region.
- A values-driven style with a connection to, or a passion for, the Wairarapa and Tararua region.