Are you passionate about safeguarding public health and ensuring clean, safe drinking water for communities? We're looking for a Drinking Water Quality Lead to join our team and support the Manager Water Strategy.

In this role, you'll develop and manage water quality systems, oversee regulatory compliance, and drive improvements to protect public health. You'll also play a crucial role in reporting on compliance, identifying key improvement opportunities, and providing oversight for our significant water quality improvement plan.

As our Drinking Water Quality Lead your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensure council policies and drinking water legislative requirements are understood and shared with relevant internal teams.
• Carry out tasks from the Water Safety Plan related to drinking water quality management.
• Prepare and maintain sampling schedules to meet all drinking water monitoring requirements.
• Develop processes, protocols, and SOPs for effective drinking water quality management.
• Provide regular reports to Council on the drinking water supply status, Water Safety Plan (WSP) progress, and compliance with regulations.
• Offer expert advice to internal and external stakeholders on drinking water quality issues.
• Stay well-informed of current drinking water legislation and monitor any regulatory changes.
• Review resource consents from HBRC related to water source protection and provide responses on time.
• Regularly update the WSP to reflect the current status and risks of Napier’s water supply.
• Hold annual WSP review workshops with key stakeholders & keep the WSP Improvement Plan and Risk Register updated, adding new improvements and closing completed items with evidence.
• Manage WSP-related documents and track their revision deadlines.
• Actively support health and safety strategies and policies.
• Lead with a solutions-focused approach.

To be considered for the position you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or related field
• At least 10 years of quality assurance experience in municipal drinking water or the food & beverage industry
• 2 years of experience in local government or consulting
• Strong skills in water safety planning, quality assurance, quality control, and risk assessment
• Experience in program and team management
• Auditing skills
• Knowledge of the Water Services Act 2021 and drinking water regulations by Taumata Arowai
• Public speaking abilities

This is a permanent full time position, based at our Cape View location. This is your chance to make a real impact in a critical area of public service—apply now to be part of our mission! We will be interviewing applications as we receive them and may close the role when we have found the right person.

About Us

Join the dynamic team at Napier City Council, where we pride ourselves on excellence, integrity, and sustainability, while delivering exceptional customer and community service. As one of Napier's most sought-after employers, we offer more than just a job. How about exclusive retail discounts, discounted medical insurance, and a generous 5 weeks of annual leave after just 2 years of service?

We're not just any employer – we're an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Our commitment to inclusivity extends to our recruitment process, where we strive to break down barriers and create an environment where every employee can flourish and bring their best. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to ensure a smooth application or interview process, please let us know. Our dedicated People & Capabilities department is here to make reasonable adjustments, ensuring a fair and accessible recruitment experience for all.

Before joining our team, our preferred candidates will undergo thorough pre-employment screening. Rest assured, this includes drug testing to ensure a safe and healthy workplace. Some roles may also require health screening.

At Napier City Council, we play a vital role in Civil Defence emergencies, and that means everyone on our team may be called upon to support the response. It's an opportunity to make a real difference in our community.

Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of our exciting team at Napier City Council. Apply today and discover a rewarding career where your skills and contributions are valued.

Please visit Napier City Council Careers website to see full job description

Job Description - Drinking Water Quality Lead