Contract
Central Otago District Council
Alexandra, New Zealand
Posted: 19/02/2026 Closing Date: 22/03/2026 Job Type: Temporary Location: Alexandra Job Category: Operations Why this role? Be part of a once-in-a-generation transformation shaping how water services are delivered across Otago and Southland Step into a high-trust, high-impact programme leadership role with real ownership and autonomy Work with councils and leaders to help design and establish Southern Waters, a new joint water services entity Job Description About the opportunity Southern Waters is undertaking a major transformation to create a future-ready, jointly owned water services organisation. With Southern Waters currently in the establishment and transition phase, the Programme Manager plays a critical role in steering this transition — driving integrated planning, aligning multiple workstreams, and ensuring delivery confidence across a complex, multi-council environment. This role tackles the challenge of bringing together systems, people,...

