We're looking for a skilled Strategic Asset Planning Specialist to lead the development of long-term asset strategies that support informed investment decisions and maximise the value of Council's infrastructure and community assets. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of shaping the future of Invercargill.

The hours of work for this position are 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of a consistent strategic asset planning approach across Council, ensuring asset management practices are aligned, fit-for-purpose, and support organisational outcomes.
• Provide strategic guidance to asset managers and planners across council's assets, ensuring lifecycle planning, service levels, and investment approaches are consistent, evidence-based, and aligned to Council priorities.
• Lead the integration of asset planning inputs into the Long-Term Plan, ensuring asset investment programmes are aligned, affordable, and clearly linked to service levels and community outcomes.
• Facilitate expert advice on asset performance and lifecycle planning from asset planning managers to be considered alongside strategic infrastructure investment priorities enabling evidence-based and defensible investment decisions.
• Identify and communicate risks, trade-offs, and long-term implications of asset decisions, supporting proactive and future-focused planning.

What you will bring:

• A bachelor degree in engineering, asset management, planning, finance or a related discipline
• At least 7 years of experience in infrastructure or local government with strong exposure across asset management, long term planning and investment, working with more than one asset class
• Strong strategic asset management capability, including lifecycle planning, service level optimisation, and investment prioritisation
• Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and develop clear, evidence-based recommendations
• Sound understanding of long-term planning, including integration of asset, financial, and strategic planning processes

What we offer:

• Flexible working environment
• Career progression and training/development opportunities
• Positive focus of employee health and well-being: Workstation assessments, free flu vaccines, EAP services, 50% off eye exams, discounted gym memberships etc
• Kiwisaver and Superannuation Schemes
• Access to sick leave from day one of employment
• Appointment time leave: Up to 2 hours for important appointments e.g. doctor, bank, dentist

Waihōpai Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the heart and hub of Southland. We're known for our lush green spaces, like award-winning Queens Park, our long summer daylight hours and amazing kai/kai moana. Our city has character, charm and a laidback atmosphere. There are outstanding nature reserves, Ōreti Beach and the Waihōpai River to explore, plus our lively restaurants complemented by a thriving entertainment and arts scene which are hard to beat! The sensible gridded layout featuring wide streets ensures a convenient 10-minute drive to work. Who wouldn't want to call this place home?

Want to know more? View the full position description or contact Invercargill City Council at (03) 211 1777.

If this sounds like you, click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.

Applications close 25^th October 2026. Please note applications will be processed as they are received and we encourage you to apply early as this advert may be removed at any time.

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand. While all applications will be considered, preference will be given to candidates currently residing in New Zealand.