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The information contained in the Candidate Brief is to assist candidates in their evaluation of the suitability of the advertised role. Decipher Group Limited accepts no liability for information provided, on behalf of the client, in good faith.
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Candidate Brief Otago Regional Council – Network Infrastructure Lead
July 2020
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The information contained in the Candidate Brief is to assist candidates in their evaluation of the suitability of the advertised role. Decipher Group Limited accepts no liability for information provided, on behalf of the client, in good faith.
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About the organisation At the Otago Regional Council (ORC), their mission is ‘for our future’. ORC is here to protect and enhance the environment and enable their communities to do the same. To be sure ORC can deliver on its responsibilities, they are evolving as an organisation, and they’re not overstating when they say they have some really big targets to reach. ORC need the right people, in the right roles, to help them get there. The Environmental Monitoring Team is a core function at ORC, providing vital information to other parts of the organisation and customers to support the management of Otago’s natural resources. An exciting opportunity now exists for a highly capable network management and maintenance professional to join ORC. Could this be you?
About the opportunity Reporting to the Manager Environmental Monitoring, your primary purpose is to manage the planning, delivery and maintenance of Otago Regional Council’s environmental monitoring network – ensuring that the assets are fully functioning so that data can be collected and reliably used for everyday decision making and to assist ORC in making long-term decisions. In doing this, the Network Infrastructure Lead will:
⋅ Lead the planning for the physical monitoring network - exploring innovative and strategic thinking to ensure achievement of objectives while championing ORC’s safety culture.
⋅ Manage maintenance, installation and renewal programmes for the environmental monitoring network - ensuring assets perform now and into the future.
⋅ Manage relevant supplier relationships - ensuring adherence to contract deliverables and safety compliance.
⋅ Work closely with the Team Leader Monitoring and wider Council teams to understand future requirements for the environmental monitoring network.
⋅ Be a champion for safety and wellbeing – actively supporting a culture of safe and responsible behaviours and attitudes.
This is a critical role that requires a combination of technical talent and a strong understanding of asset management principles, to lead the current and future performance of the physical monitoring network. Interested?
The information contained in the Candidate Brief is to assist candidates in their evaluation of the suitability of the advertised role. Decipher Group Limited accepts no liability for information provided, on behalf of the client, in good faith.
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About you To be successful in this role, you will bring a can-do attitude of planning for the future and delivering today. Everything you do will adhere to sound safety and risk management, financial management, project management and contract administration principles. Further, you will be a strong advocate for change and improvement. Knowledge of legislative requirements for health and safety and experience with environmental monitoring, will be key. As will your ability to build strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders – you’ll understand the benefits in connecting closely with your colleagues and the wider team. You’ll be known for being highly organised and will have a proven ability to prioritise tasks and work independently. If you are looking for a new opportunity that will challenge and excite you; then we want to hear from you. Not quite for you? Some other Otago Regional Council positions are COMING SOON so please make contact with the consultant below.
How to apply To apply, visit the Decipher Group website on https://www.deciphergroup.co.nz/current-vacancies/network-infrastructure-lead To discover more about Otago Regional Council, visit https://www.orc.govt.nz/ For a confidential discussion about the role; contact Nicola Cull on 021 686 082 or [email protected] Applications close: Monday 10 August 2020
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POSITION DESCRIPTION Effective from: July 2020
Position Title Network Infrastructure Lead
Reporting To Manager Environmental Monitoring
Directorate Strategy, Policy & Science
Location Dunedin
Supervising Direct Reports: N/A
Budgetary Responsibility $500k
Our Organisational Values and Behaviours
Caring We take great care
in all we do
Collaborative Great
relationships enabling great
outcomes
Accountable Deliver on our
promises
Trustworthy We do what we
say we’ll do
Creative Seeking better ways of doing
things
Open & Honest
Encouraging openness and
honesty Taking due care Using resources
appropriately Kaitiakitanga Responsiveness
Common vision Sharing
knowledge and resources Partnerships
with common goals Team work
Having honest conversations Doing the right
thing Trustworthiness Ownership
Speaking with courage Acting ethically
and with mana Following up Enabling great
outcomes for all
Challenging the ‘status quo’ Continuous
improvement Creative
problem solving Understanding
the ‘why’
Speaking up Being
approachable Speaking with
integrity Inviting
differing points of view
Purpose The Otago Regional Council has a physical environmental monitoring network across Otago to collect information on the region’s natural environment. The purpose of Network Infrastructure Lead is to manage the delivery and maintenance of this network.
The Network Infrastructure Lead will provide advice to the Manager Environmental Monitoring and General Manager Strategy, Policy & Science as required, with regard to current and planned environmental monitoring activity.
Results Area Activities Expected Outcome Leadership
Partner with the Team Leader Monitoring to deliver a seamless environmental monitoring programme. Participate in a culture of ‘continuous feedback’. Actively contribute to the Environmental Monitoring
• Contribute to a Leadership team
that is known for their positive, collaborative working style that other teams want to support.
• Champion expected behaviours and
‘lead by example’. • Positive contribution to the
Environmental Monitoring
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Leadership group, supporting a culture of staff enablement, collaboration and excellence. Leading by example, stepping in to assist with complex technical matters as necessary.
Leadership group is evident, exerting influence towards a positive workplace culture.
Planning
Lead the planning for the physical monitoring network. Work with Council Teams to understand the future requirements for the monitoring network. Work with the senior monitoring technicians to design monitoring sites.
• Otago’s environmental monitoring
network is well planned and fit for purpose – now and into the future.
Asset Management
Manage maintenance, installation and renewal programmes for the environmental monitoring network. Manage the assets and equipment associated with installation and maintenance of the network. Undertake technological investigations to ensure good practice data collection from network equipment.
• ORC has good practice asset
management for its physical environmental monitoring network.
• ORC is aware of technological
advancements and is well placed to benefit from their use.
• The Team Leader Monitoring is
informed of maintenance programmes so staff can be assigned.
Contract Management
Identify, develop and manage any contracts to deliver: o Network maintenance; o Laboratory analysis; o Monitoring activities.
• ORC effectively uses contracts to
manage the delivery of the environmental monitoring programme.
Relationship Management
Establish and maintain quality relationships with landowners. Negotiate access to monitoring sites.
• Relationships are reflective of ORC
values. • Access to sites is available as
required.
Continuous Improvement
Foster a culture of continuous improvement in one’s own actions.
• A culture of continuous
improvement is evident.
Training and Development
Work with the Team Leader Monitoring to ensure all employees receive the appropriate training before going out into the field.
• All employees have appropriate
training before going out into the field.
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Other Duties
Undertake risk management activities as appropriate, in relation to the ORC environmental monitoring function. Contribute to the flexibility, agility and adaptability of your team and the wider Organisation, by undertaking duties from time to time that may be in addition to those outlined above but which fall within your capabilities and experience. Act as a role model for the Otago Regional Council in all that you do.
• Risks are identified, recorded and
reported upon as appropriate. • You respond positively to requests
for assistance in own and other areas, demonstrating adaptability and willingness.
• You produce work that complies with ORC processes and reflects best practice.
• Where you are unsure, questions
are asked to ensure policy and best practice is maintained.
• Maintain the reputation of the ORC in all that we do.
Professional and Career Development
Identify, in conjunction with your manager, areas for both personal and professional development, in line with your career development plan.
• Training and development goals are
identified/agreed with your manager.
• Performance objectives reviewed
annually with your manager. • You actively seek feedback and
accept constructive criticism. • A minimum of two performance
related meetings [outside of the formal review process] annually.
Health & Safety
Always have the wellbeing of self and others as a priority. Champion, support, implement and adhere to H&S policies and procedures. Champion a culture that supports and maintains ‘Doing Safety Differently’, (the well-being of all ORC employees, and all those that we work with) environmental and sustainability practice and management. Promote a safe and environmentally sound working environment and a culture of safe and responsible behaviours and attitudes. Report all risks identified, and contribute to their elimination or minimisation.
• H&S policies and practices and
other related policy and initiatives are complied with.
• Works in a safe manner at all times to avoid harm to self and others.
• All incidents, accidents and near misses are promptly reported.
• All risks effectively managed and no outstanding compliance issues.
• There are no preventable work-related injuries and/or incidents.
• Appropriate PPE gear is worn as required by ORC/legislative policy.
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Actively contribute to H&S initiatives.
Relationships
General Manager Strategy, Policy and Science Manager Environmental Monitoring Monitoring Team Managers All Employees Territorial Authorities Regional Councils Contractors and Consultants Landowners
Person Specification
The expertise and competencies required for a person to reach full competency in the role.
Essential Desirable
Education and Qualifications (or equivalent level of learning)
• • Diploma in Hydrology
Experience • Asset management. • Contract management. • Working in/with laboratories and
laboratory equipment. • Telemetry systems and remote
data collection platforms. • Health & Safety processes and
procedures.
Knowledge and Skills • Environmental monitoring. • Project management. • Diverse ‘trade’ workshop skills. • Light engineering design and
fabrication skills. • Low voltage electrical systems.
• Building codes.
Personal Qualities • Coaching style. • Tactful and diplomatic. • Resilient, and can foster resilience within others. • Creative problem solver, committed to continuous improvement. • Can build effective and long-lasting relationships at all levels of the
organisation. • Strong stakeholder management skills. • Self-managed and can take the initiative. • A strong customer focus including the ability to develop solutions that
provide ‘value for money’.
From time to time it may be necessary to consider changes to the position description in response to the changing nature of our work environment and business needs.
The information contained in the Candidate Brief is to assist candidates in their evaluation of the suitability of the advertised role. Decipher Group Limited accepts no liability for information provided, on behalf of the client, in good faith.
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