Asset Information Advisor (or Senior)
The role
This is a permanent, full-time position based at Horizons Regional House in Palmerston North. In this role, you will help improve how asset information supports the management of river and drainage infrastructure. Working with asset, works-tracking, financial and geospatial information, you will support the planning, delivery and reporting of essential flood protection and drainage work.
You will provide analysis, data management and trusted advice to River Management Operations teams, helping turn asset information into meaningful insights for decision-making. Building strong relationships across the organisation, you will lead improvements to the quality, accessibility and use of asset information, enabling better asset management outcomes.
Depending on your skills, experience and expertise, you may be appointed as either Asset Information Advisor – Technical or Senior Asset Information Advisor. The senior role carries additional responsibility for strategic and technical leadership, mentoring colleagues, and driving good practice across the River Management Asset Management team.
Why join us?
When you join us, you can look forward to a rewarding career full of opportunities to develop a positive and supportive work environment. We do this through:
- Positive focus on employee health, wellness and wellbeing initiatives across the organisation including your birthday off, wellness day, life insurance for all permanent staff and 5 weeks leave after 2 years of service
- Flexible family friendly work environment
- Ongoing development and opportunities across the organisation to grow, specialise or diversify your skills.
- Working together for a better environment across our region
- A supportive and social work environment across the organisation
About you
We are seeking an information professional who combines strong analytical and report writing expertise with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders. You'll be someone who enjoys turning data into insights, and helping improve the way asset information for River Flood and Drainage activity supports operational and strategic outcomes enabling effective delivery of the River Flood and Drainage activity.
You may not have previous experience with asset information; however, you might have had a similar role wrangling information in the public sector. You’ll hold a relevant tertiary qualification and have hands-on experience in database management, with strong skills across relevant information technology. As a trusted technical expert, you'll enjoy using data and information to solve problems, write reports, and helping ensure asset information is accurate, accessible and fit for purpose. Experience with information systems, GIS and spatial data technologies will be an advantage, along with your ability to communicate complex information clearly to a general audience.
Applications close 5pm Wednesday 21 October 2026
About us
The Horizons region extends over 22,200km2 – from Ruapehu in the north and Horowhenua in the south, to Whanganui in the west and Tararua in the east. We work with and for our community in the use and protection of our environment, managing our precious resources of land, air and water; as well as public transport and a key role in emergency management. At Horizons Regional Council we work to make our region a healthy environment where people are thriving, including our staff.
Horizons are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to ensuring we have a diverse and inclusive workplace so our people reflect the diversity of our region.
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