Kaiarataki Rautaki Hanganga | Infrastructure Strategy Lead

Strategic thinking. Regional influence.Community impact.

Exceptional communities require exceptional infrastructureplanning.

At Matamata-Piako District Council, we are investing in ourfuture and are looking for a strategic infrastructure planning professional tohelp shape the infrastructure decisions that will support our communities fordecades to come.

This is a rare opportunity to take a leading role in helpingshape how growth, infrastructure investment, resilience and service deliverycome together to create sustainable outcomes for our district.

Reporting to the Infrastructure Strategy and AssetManagement Team Leader, you'll lead strategic infrastructure planning across abroad portfolio while representing Council in regional and sector-wideconversations.

You'll be responsible for:

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• Leading infrastructure strategy development and Long Term Plan alignment.
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• Guidinginfrastructure planning to support growth and development.
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• Developingcompelling business cases and funding proposals.
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• Providingstrategic advice to senior leaders and decision-makers.
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• RepresentingCouncil in regional infrastructure and growth forums.
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• Buildingstrong relationships across government, infrastructure providers andindustry partners.
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We are seeking an experienced professional who is recognised for their ability to think strategically, build credibility quickly,and influence outcomes.

You may come from:

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• Local Government
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• Infrastructure consulting
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• Asset Management
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• Strategic Planning
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• Utilities
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• Public Sector Advisory
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Most importantly, you'll bring practical experience instrategic planning, infrastructure planning, asset management, engineering,local government, utilities or a related field, and helping organisations makeinformed investment decisions. You'll be comfortable challenging assumptions,identifying opportunities and navigating ambiguity.

Because opportunities to genuinely shape the future of adistrict don't come along often.

If you're looking for a role where your expertise will influence major infrastructure decisions, growth planning, regionalcollaboration and long-term community outcomes, we'd like to hear from you.

Applications close midday Tuesday 8 September 2026