Shaping our future | Kōmiria te anamata

Nelson City Council is undertaking one of the most significant local government transformations in New Zealand. Through Shaping Our Future, we’re organising ourselves around the people and communities we serve, getting clearer about who does what, and investing in the capability we need for the years ahead. We’re also working more closely with iwi, neighbouring councils and other partners to deliver better outcomes for Whakatū Nelson. Our new structure is in place, and we’re now recruiting for the roles that will bring it to life.

You’ll be part of an integrated unit bringing together the delivery of Nelson’s essential services, using strong contract management, good systems and reliable data to keep our city running well every day.

About Nelson City Council | E pā ana ki te Kaunihera o Whakatū

Our vision for Whakatū Nelson is a creative, prosperous and innovative city. Our community is inclusive, resilient, and connected – we care for each other and our environment.

About the role | Kō tēnei tūranga mahi

We're looking for an experienced asset data professional to provide high-quality and timely data management for Council's critical infrastructure assets. You'll act as the subject matter expert for the AWM system, ensuring asset data is accurate, accessible and supports effective decision-making across the Delivery and Strategy & Planning Directorates.

Working closely with asset planning teams across Parks & Facilities, Utilities and Transport, you'll lead the development and continuous improvement of asset management systems, processes and reporting capabilities. Through data collection, validation, condition assessments, modelling and analysis, you'll provide insights that support asset lifecycle management, service delivery outcomes and long-term infrastructure planning.

This is a hands-on technical role where you'll combine asset management expertise, data analysis and system stewardship to help optimise asset performance, improve efficiency and support evidence-based investment decisions.

You will:

Lead the collection, validation, condition assessment, modelling and analysis of infrastructure asset data
Take ownership of the AWM system, providing specialist guidance, support and advice
Develop and improve asset management systems, business processes, dashboards, reporting tools and templates
Analyse asset information to support decisions about levels of service, asset condition, maintenance and renewals
Work collaboratively across Council to agree data requirements, condition assessment programmes and reporting needs
Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness and whole-of-life asset outcomes

About you | Ko ngā pūmanawa ō

You'll be an experienced asset data professional who enjoys turning complex information into meaningful insights. You have strong analytical and technical capability, a continuous improvement mindset, and enjoy working collaboratively to support asset management outcomes. You’ll communicate clearly and be confident providing training, guidance and specialist advice to people across Council.

You will bring:

Demonstrated experience managing infrastructure asset data
Experience in the collection, storage, retrieval and use of data for the operation, maintenance and lifecycle management of infrastructure assets and services
Sound experience using AWM, formerly RAMM
The ability to provide training, support and guidance to enable optimal use of AWM
Strong reporting skills, including experience in asset lifecycle reporting and SQL writing
A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, IT or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience

What we offer | Ko ngā painga mōu

Wellbeing leave, platforms and initiatives
A fully subsidised health insurance scheme
A flexible workplace including hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance
Generous leave provisions
Learning and professional development opportunities
Access to various employee benefits and discounts
Opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects that shape our community's wellbeing and future
Mountains, beaches and national parks at your doorstep

At Nelson City Council, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and has a true sense of belonging. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from diverse ethnicities and cultures, LGBTQ+ communities, neurodivergent individuals, and people with disabilities. If you require any assistance with your application, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Applications close | Rā whakakapi

11pm on Friday 6 November 2026

For further enquiries | Ina he pātai anō, whakapā mai

Please reach out to our people team on nccvacancy@ncc.govt.nz

Asset Management System Lead