This leadership opportunity involves building Coast Waters from the ground up by integrating teams, systems, and assets from three councils into a single high-performing organization while ensuring uninterrupted service delivery. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with both establishing and running the organization, providing strategic leadership and management through the establishment phase to steady-state operations and beyond. Reporting to the Board, the Chief Executive will collaborate with shareholder councils, mana whenua partners, regulatory bodies, and communities to shape the organization's culture, credibility, and long-term direction.The role requires a visionary leader who can make critical decisions leading up to the expected launch date in July 2027, which will have a lasting impact on Coast Waters for years to come. This is a unique opportunity to create and shape a new organization, making it an exciting and challenging role for someone with a strong background in leadership and management.