Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role
The Technology and Information Lead leads Waitī Waters’ technology, information and digital capabilities, ensuring reliable systems, trusted information and secure technology support the organisation’s operations.
Based in Masterton, you’ll lead the Technology and Information team and help establish fit-for-purpose technology, information and cyber security foundations for a new water services organisation.
Key responsibilities
Lead technology strategy, architecture and investment, ensuring technology supports Waitī Waters' priorities and future needs.
Oversee technology services and core business systems, ensuring they are reliable, well supported and continuously improved.
Provide leadership across operational technology, including SCADA, telemetry and monitoring and control systems.
Lead information governance, cyber security and technology resilience, supporting trusted information and secure services.
Lead technology projects and supplier relationships, driving performance, value and practical digital improvements.
Lead and develop a capable, service-focused Technology and Information team and contribute to Waitī Waters' wider leadership.
Ko wai koe | About you
You’ll be an experienced technology leader who combines strategic thinking with strong operational leadership and practical delivery.
You’ll bring:
Significant experience leading technology functions in a complex operational environment.
Experience developing technology strategies, roadmaps and investment plans.
Strong capability across business systems, information management and technology service delivery.
Strong knowledge of cyber security, technology risk, resilience and business continuity.
Strong leadership, relationship and communication skills, with experience delivering technology-enabled change and improvement.
A commitment to working in partnership with iwi and hapū.
Experience in utilities, infrastructure, water services or local government would be valuable, particularly exposure to operational technology, SCADA or telemetry.
Experience establishing or transforming technology functions would also be an advantage.
A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience is desirable.
Ko wai mātou | About us
Waitī Waters is a new, publicly owned water services organisation headquartered in Masterton. Established under the Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025, Waitī Waters is being established by four district councils, South Wairarapa, Tararua, Carterton and Masterton, and two iwi, Rangitāne and Ngāti Kahungunu, to serve current and future generations in the Wairarapa and Tararua region.
Our responsibilities are significant and ambitious, delivering drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services to approximately 25,000 connections and managing $707 million in assets and a $466 million capital works programme into 2034.
How to apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and what interests you about this opportunity via the SEEK Apply button or you can email your CV and cover letter directly to [email protected] by Friday 13 November 2026.
Contact Us
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