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Candidate Brief
Queenstown Lakes District Council – Strategy and
Asset Planning Manager
9 August 2021
The information contained in the Candidate Brief is to assist candidates in their evaluation of the suitability of the advertised role.
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Strategy and Asset Planning Manager - Building Momentum | Kōkiritia!
Continue this Council’s upward growth trajectory
Expand your knowledge in asset planning at a strategic level
Bring a continuous improvement focus to our division
Let your ‘Blue Sky’ thinking support our VISION BEYOND 2050 aspiration to be a community that holds true to
the values that collectively define what is unique about Queenstown Lakes District – our home.
A unique place. An inspiring future. He Wāhi Tūhāhā. He Āmua Whakaohooho,
The Ten-Year Plan 2021-31 for the Queenstown Lakes District is focused on growth in the right way in the right
places, and the upcoming opportunities projected for this 10-year horizon will enhance the quality and
liveability of our environment and unlock our community’s ability to live and recover well. With significant
investment in transport, our investment programme for water supply, wastewater, and stormwater, the
proposed Capital Infrastructure programme will lay the foundations for efficient asset management over the
long-term. To support this, we are looking for an experienced Strategy and Asset Planning Manager to join our
high performing Property and Infrastructure Division and drive the infrastructure asset management strategy
forward.
About the Organisation
Queenstown Lakes District Council is at the very heart of the community, employing over 500 staff; we manage
infrastructure development, community recreational facilities and planning, building and other regulatory
services. With an annual operational budget of over $130m and a capital expenditure programme is forecast
at $1.67b over ten years, we are a major part of the District’s economy.
About the Location
Queenstown is nestled in the Southern Alps of New Zealand on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and is rated as
one of the World’s top destinations. Queenstown is renowned for its four distinctive seasons which offer snow-
capped mountains during the winter months for snowboarding and skiing, and long hot days which are perfect
for mountain biking, food and wine tasting or walking along the many trails Queenstown has to offer during
the summer months. Thrill seekers, families and food and wine connoisseurs will all find Queenstown Lakes
District the perfect place to call home.
About the Role
Reporting to the General Manager – Property and Infrastructure, the Strategy and Asset Planning (SAP)
Manager will be responsible for the Network Planning, Asset Management, and Investment staff, overseeing
the development of effective and integrated network masterplans, asset management plans, and investment
processes necessary to maintain existing and future infrastructure services.
In doing this, the SAP Manager will need to ensure that network planning, asset management and investment
activities are integrated with each other, and facilitate this integration across three waters, transport and waste
minimisation; each of which have a diversity of drivers.
With a largely strategic influence in the network planning, asset management and infrastructure performance
in the context 30-year infrastructure strategy and wider LTP, it will be important that you are able to foster
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effective and inclusive communication throughout QLDC that delivers a culture of trust, high performance,
and collaboration.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have significant experience in delivering critical projects as part of complex
programmes and a proven track record of developing forward work plans which are sufficiently scoped and
financially justified to allow timely delivery. With an ability to build strong influential relationships with all
stakeholders and your experience in developing and supporting a team of people will enable you to excel in
this key role. Comfortable with ambiguity, you will be prepared to roll your sleeves up and respond to the
exciting changes that are ahead for the council and the wider region.
Possessing strong written and verbal communication skills is a must as well as an ability to solve problems and
make decisions in a timely and effective manner. Excellent interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills and
the ability to multi-task will be essential to the success of this forward-thinking, and ever-evolving role.
The Essentials
Bachelor of Engineering Qualification or an equivalent qualification/body of applied knowledge (e.g.
Infrastructure Master planning; strategic delivery of multi-disciplinary projects and programmes for
large-scale benefit and/or for the benefit of communities.)
10 years’ relevant experience
Practical experience in infrastructure planning and management
Strong people leadership experience
A highly motivated, achievement-orientated and innovative professional
The Benefits
Competitive market remuneration
Career progression and training opportunities, including leadership development
Flexible working arrangements
Subsidised Health Insurance
Discounted health and fitness club rates at our great facilities
Relocation allowance will be considered for the right candidate
How to Apply
To discover more about Queenstown Lakes District Council, visit https://www.qldc.govt.nz/
For a confidential discussion about the role; contact Katy Erickson by email at katy@deciphergroup.co.nz
Applications close: 30th August 2021
The information contained in the Candidate Brief is to assist candidates in their evaluation of the suitability of the advertised role.
Decipher Group Limited accepts no liability for information provided, on behalf of the client, in good faith.
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position: Strategy and Asset Planning Manager
Department: Strategy & Asset Planning – Property and Infrastructure
Location: Queenstown
Reports to: General Manager – Property and Infrastructure
Date: July 2021
BACKGROUND
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) is a territorial authority in Te Waipounamu South Island of
Aotearoa New Zealand, with a current resident population of approximately 40,750 which is projected
to increase to 53,510 by 20311. The Queenstown Lakes District is also a premier tourist destination
making a significant contribution to the national economy. In recent years, the district has undergone
significant and sustained growth in both resident population and in international and domestic visitor
numbers. On a peak day in 2018, visitor numbers totalled 79,300 which is projected to reach 91,270
on a peak day in 20312. The overall growth pressures the district is experiencing has led to the draft
2021 -2031 Ten Year Plan setting out an ambitious programme of work, with over $1.6 billion of capital
investment to be made over the decade3.
QLDC has a central role to play in maintaining and enhancing the quality and liveability of the
outstanding environment of the district. It also has a central role in development and regulation and
provides high quality services and infrastructure to residents and visitors; managing the district’s
parks, trails, libraries and recreational facilities; enabling sustainable development through consenting
services; and regulating local activities. QLDC’s role in leading the recovery effort for the district in
response to COVID-19, also means that the diversification of the district’s economy is an increasingly
important priority for our Council.
The community outcomes set out in the 2021 – 2031 Ten Year Plan are directly extracted from Vision
Beyond 2050, which is our community vision statement:
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QLDC demand projections, July 2020
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QLDC demand projections, July 2020
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Draft QLDC Ten Year Plan 2021 - 2031
VISION, MISSION AND VALUES
We’re proud to be QLDC, and in response to the growth the district has experienced over recent years
the QLDC organisation has itself experienced substantial growth. With an employed workforce of
approximately 400 FTE in January 2021, and a range of partner organisations delivering services on
behalf of Council, QLDC is also a significant employer in the district. The range and types of work
carried out at QLDC are extensive, and complex; becoming increasingly so as the district continues to
grow.
Our culture is an important part of who we are. The vision, mission and values set out below are the
foundation for our organisational culture; how and why we go about things:
PURPOSE
The purpose of this role is to be responsible for the Network Planning, Asset Management and
Investment staff, overseeing the development of effective and integrated network masterplans, asset
management plans, and investment processes necessary to maintain existing and future
infrastructure services. In this role the Strategy and Asset Planning Manager will lead the pursuit of
excellence in planning and investing for the future, and agility to a changing environment.
KEY TASKS
• Manages the performance and development of the Strategy and Asset Planning team
• Ensures strategy and asset planning activities and outputs meet all quality and legislative
requirements (LGA, RMA, HSEA etc.)• Leads the awareness of strategic infrastructure objectives as
articulated in the 30 Year infrastructure strategy, updated as appropriate
• Continuously monitors the environment for strategic challenges and opportunities
• Works with the SAP team to ensure workplans are properly resourced and prioritised
• Monitors the performance of network planning, asset management and investment, ensuring
improvement plans are in place and aligned with strategic objectives and the pursuit of
excellence.
• Builds and maintains relationships with strategic partners internally and externally
• Leads the development and maintenance of strategic scenarios which reflect the key sources
of uncertainty faced by infrastructure planning, supporting the robustness of network
planning
• Ensures that, where appropriate, network planning, asset management and investment
activities are integrated with each other, and integrated across three waters, transport and
waste minimisation.
• Leads the population of the LTP and AP for infrastructure projects.
• Supporting the General Manager with appropriate financial control, reporting and seeking
amendment to the budget as deemed appropriate.
• Works with Knowledge Management to ensure that network planning, asset management
and investment information systems are fit for purpose by providing timely requirements and
business intelligence.
Corporate Responsibilities
• Builds commitment to QLDC’s vision, values and services.
• Willingly undertakes any duty required within the context of the position.
• Manages own personal health and safety and takes appropriate action to deal with workplace
hazards, accidents and incidents.
• Complies with all legislative requirements.
• Adheres to QLDC’s Code of Conduct.
OUTCOMES
• Effective and inclusive communication throughout QLDC that delivers a culture of trust, high
performance and collaboration.
• Network planning, management and investment is supported by fit-for-purpose analytics,
modelling and information systems.
Strategic direction, resourcing and pursuit of excellence
• Network planning, management and investment is appropriately aligned with the strategic
outcomes and objectives in the 30 Year infrastructure strategy, as well as strategic challenges
and opportunities.
• Network Planning, asset management and investment performance is measured and is on a
clear path of continuous improvement and maturity towards excellence.• The Strategy and Asset Planning team is appropriately resourced, and activities are prioritised
and aligned to strategic objectives.
• Relationships with other parts of QLDC, and with investment partners (e.g., Waka Kotahi) are
positive and aligned with strategic objectives.
Network Planning
• Network masterplans are integrated across three waters, transport and waste minimisation
• Strategic scenarios are developed and maintained to ensure masterplans are appropriately
robust to major sources of uncertainty.
• Network planning is integrated with, and communicated to, delivery resources (e.g., the
Project Management Office) in a timely fashion.
Asset Management
• Asset management activities are supporting effective decision making in Network Planning,
Investment and Operations through robust evidence (asset data, condition assessments and
models) and optimised network management.
Investment
• Frameworks and processes are developed and maintained that support good investment
governance and decision making, and adherence to these are monitored
• Performance of the Infrastructure portfolio against strategic infrastructure objectives and
KPIs is monitored
• The Infrastructure component of Ten Year Plans and Annual Plans is developed robustly and
efficiently, aligned to strategic objectives and within budget constraints.
• Meeting the legislative requirements of the organisation
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Internal:
• General Manager – Property & Infrastructure
• Engineering team
• Project Management Office
• Operations team
• Finance team
External:
• Consultants
• Councillors
• Maintenance Contractors
• Developers
• Other Local AuthoritiesACCOUNTABILITIES AND DELEGATIONS
Financial Authority
• CEO Sub-Delegations Category C
Staff Authority
• Direct reports – 6
• Indirect reports – 11
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Education
• Bachelor of Engineering qualification
Experience
• 10 years’ minimum relevant experience within infrastructure as either Consultant or Client.
• Proven Experience in infrastructure planning and management
• Demonstrated experience in investment analysis
• Well-developed commercial skills,
• Well-developed people and communications skills and a strong customer ethos.
• Demonstrate strong leadership capabilities
• Highly motivated, achievement-orientated and innovative professional.
COMPETENCIES
Core competencies for all employees of QLDC:
Customer focus Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of
internal and external customers; Gets first-hand customer
information and uses it for improvements in products and
services; Acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains
effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and
respect.
Action Oriented Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the
things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a
minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others.
Drive for results Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and
consistently one of the top performers; very bottom line
oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
Integrity & Trust Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can
present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful
manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn’t
misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.Relationship Management & Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, sideways, inside and
Teamworking outside of the organisation; Builds appropriate rapport quickly;
Builds constructive and effective relationships; Uses diplomacy
and tact; Can defuse high tension situations comfortably.
Health & Safety • Ensures compliance to all legal/statutory and company
requirements for Health and Safety
• Adheres to all QLDC’s Health & Safety policies and
procedures
• Is actively involved in QLDC’s health and safety systems
• Wears relevant personal protective clothing and
equipment as and when required* Use only for roles
where PPE may be required
• Reports any pain, discomfort or other health & safety
concerns as soon as possible
• Ensures all accidents, incidents and hazards are reported
using QLDC’s Health & Safety reporting procedures
Competencies specific to the role:
Decision quality Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom,
experience and judgement; most solutions and suggestions turn
out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought
out by others for advice and solutions.
Planning Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects;
sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process
steps; develops schedules and task/people assignments;
anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures
performance against goals; evaluates results
Political savvy Can manoeuvre through complex political situations effectively
and quietly; Is sensitive to how people and organisations
function; Anticipates where the land mines are and plans his/her
approach accordingly; Views politics as a necessary part of local
government life and works to adjust to that reality.
Developing Direct Reports and Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds
Others frequent development discussions; is aware of each person’s
career goals; constructs compelling development plans and
executes them; will take on those who need help and further
development; is a people builder; encourages people to take
responsibility for their own learning and development.
Organising Can marshal resources (people, funding, material, support) to
get things done; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to
accomplish a goal; uses resources effectively and efficiently;
arranges files and information in a useful manner.Strategic Agility Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and
trends accurately; Has broad knowledge and perspective; is
future oriented; Can articulately paint credible pictures and
visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive
and breakthrough strategies and plans.The information contained in the Candidate Brief is to assist candidates in their evaluation of the suitability of the advertised role.
Decipher Group Limited accepts no liability for information provided, on behalf of the client, in good faith.
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