Water Services Programme Manager

Hamilton City and Waikato District Councils have formed a publicly owned, Council-controlled Organisation (CCO) to deliver water services across Hamilton city and Waikato district. The company is called IAWAI - Flowing Waters and will take over the provision of water services from 1 July 2026. This transition will occur in stages such as the current Watercare contract for Waikato District Council transferring to the CCO on 1 July 2026.

Job Description

Join IAWAI as our Water Services Programme Manager and take the lead in shaping a capital works programme that truly makes an impact. You’ll be responsible for planning, prioritising, and developing a cohesive pipeline of investment across drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater, ensuring our infrastructure programme is optimised, integrated, and ready for delivery.

In this role, you’ll bring together asset management insights and technical inputs to create a clear, deliverable programme of works...