Regional Asset Manager

Published: 29 June 2026

Te whakapakari tahi i tō tātau Taiao – Enhancing our environment together.

Our vision is a healthy environment and a resilient and prosperous community.

About The opportunity | Ko te āheingaba:

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is investing heavily in the future of our region - strengthening flood resilience, modernising our asset management systems, and reimagining how we care for our rivers and critical infrastructure. With an expanding portfolio of resilience projects and a clear strategic focus on protecting our communities, this is an exciting time to join us.

We’re looking for a Regional Asset Manager to lead a skilled and committed team responsible for the stewardship of our flood protection, river control, drainage, and coastal assets. This role sits at the heart of our long‑term resilience work, shaping how we manage natural and built assets in a changing climate.

You’ll guide the strategic direction for our asset portfolio, champion modern asset management practices, and ensure our schemes and systems are resilient, future‑focused, and grounded in strong engineering and environmental practice. You’ll also play a key role in shaping the 10‑year Long Term Plan (LTP) and 30‑year Infrastructure Strategy, ensuring investment aligns with long‑term risk, growth, and climate challenges.

This is a rare opportunity to influence region‑shaping decisions and help deliver a safer, more resilient Hawke’s Bay.

About you | E pā ana ki a koe:

You’ll bring experience in local government, utilities, or engineering consultancy, with expertise in river or coastal engineering, hydrology, or related fields. You’ll be confident working within asset management frameworks (NAMS, IIMM, ISO‑55000) and experienced in developing asset management plans that guide long‑term investment.

As a proven leader, you’ll bring out the best in people, foster a supportive team environment, and embed strong, reliable processes that lift performance. Navigating relevant legislation, applying sound project management practices, and building strong relationships across the organisation and community are all strengths you’ll carry into the role.

What we offer | Nga huanga mōu:

Some of the benefits of working for our team include:

·        Flexible working options to support work/life balance

·        Competitive salary

·        5 weeks annual leave after 3 years

·        4% superannuation after 3 years on top of base salary

·        Life insurance and income protection

·        Subsidised eye tests and lenses, flu vaccinations, and other well-being initiatives

·        Strong commitment to developing and upskilling people within a supportive working environment.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We recognise that collaborative and innovative organisations depend on having a workforce made up from a diverse range of perspectives and experiences. We're all about excellence, and we encourage open communication – if you need any specific support, just let us know! Our main goal is to empower each person to share their unique talents to contribute to the outcomes for our community. This commitment ensures that our workplace is a dynamic and progressive space where everyone can flourish.

HBRC is responsible for Civil Defence emergencies and as such, all staff may be called upon to support the response.

How to apply | I pēhea ki te whakauru:

Applications close Friday, 26 July 2026, however, we will be shortlisting and interviewing appropriate candidates as applications are received. If you are interested in this position, please do not wait to apply as we may close the ad earlier than advertised.

Applicants must have existing rights to work in New Zealand.

To view the job description please visit our website here.

Please apply through Seek. If you would like any further information regarding the role, please email hr@hbrc.govt.nz

About us | E pā ki a mātou:

At Hawke’s Bay Regional Council our purpose is to work with our community to protect and manage the region’s precious taonga of rivers, lakes, soils, air, coast and biodiversity for health, wellbeing and connectivity. Our organisation is diverse and our work is varied. Our structure comprises of six key business units; Corporate Services, Integrated Catchment Management, Asset Management, Māori Partnerships, Policy & Regulation, and the Executive Advisory Group which also consists of the Civil Defence and Emergency Management.

We focus on prioritising:

Te kounga o te wai, te haumarutanga me te mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi o te whakamarutanga | Water quality, safety and climate-resilient security.  

Kia koi, kia toitū hoki te whakamahinga o te whenua | Climate-smart and sustainable land use. 

Kia ora, kia āhei, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki te rerenga rauropi | Healthy, functioning and climate-resilient biodiversity. 

Kia toitū, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki ngā ratonga me ngā hanganga ā-whare | Sustainable and climate-resilient services and infrastructure. 

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