Asset Management Specialist: Mechanical

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Te Tūranga | About the role

We’re looking for an experienced asset management specialist with strong mechanical (and ideally electrical and civil) plant infrastructure experience to support our water, wastewater and stormwater services. This role combines practical engineering understanding with asset management planning and asset information management — improving asset information, forecasting renewals, and supporting sound investment decisions.

You will:

• Provide specialist advice on mechanical, electrical and civil assets across the asset lifecycle
• Lead and improve renewals planning, forecasting, prioritisation and budgeting
• Develop asset information requirements and improve how asset data is collected, captured and maintained (for as-builts and digital engineering purposes)
• Support validation and valuation of assets and improve the quality of asset records
• Develop and support condition assessment approaches and programmes, and use results to inform renewals planning
• Manage and assist the Infrastructure Information Specialist to capture and maintain asset information and update asset management systems

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in infrastructure asset management (three waters or similar regulated infrastructure preferred)
• Confidence improving asset information requirements, data quality and the “source of truth” in asset systems
• Strong practical understanding of mechanical assets (and ideally electrical and civil), including how they are designed, installed, operated and maintained
• Experience with renewals planning, forecasting and working with budgets/asset management plans
• Experience supporting asset validation/valuation and condition assessment work
• A relevant tertiary qualification (engineering, asset management, business or similar) and several years’ relevant experience

Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council is one of Tauranga’s largest employers, and we are always looking to attract great talent to join our driven, passionate, and community-focused team.

We always strive to ensure that you feel valued and supported in the workplace.

To highlight that our people are our greatest asset, we offer a wide range of benefits that include 5 weeks annual leave, flexible hours and work from home options, as well as career development opportunities.

You can find out more about working at Tauranga City Council here.

Te Tukanga | How to apply

If you want to be part of an energetic, fun, and supportive team, then we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Willem van Blerk at Willem.vanBlerk@tauranga.govt.nz

Please note we will not be accepting applications via email. If you wish to apply, please click ‘Apply’ at the bottom of this page and follow the link.

Applications will close Friday 22nd May

We’re committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those living with disabilities.
If you need any support or adjustments to take part in our recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@tauranga.govt.nz

• You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
• Tauranga City Council does not accept unsolicited contact or applications from recruitment agencies. We will not pay fees or commissions related to unsolicited contact.

Job Description: Asset Management Specialist: Mechanical