Event Details

Join WIN Southern on Tuesday 11 November from 6:00pm for a panel presentation with three exceptional women leaders shaping the water industry.

The panel event will facilitate an insightful discussion aimed at bringing clarity to the complex challenges and promising opportunities of the water sector, from different female leader perspectives. A thought-provoking conversation with actionable takeaways.

Thank you to Beca for sponsoring this event.

Presenter Details

Dominika Biziak-Kochan, Contract Delivery Manager - Dunedin City Council

Dominika is a Chartered Professional Engineer and Capital Delivery Manager at Dunedin City Council, where she leads the delivery of essential water infrastructure projects. With a master’s degree in engineering from Poland and PRINCE2 certification, she brings a practical, solutions-focused approach to managing complex capital works across water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.

Julie Muir, Group Manager - 3 Waters - Central Otago District Council

Julie Muir is General Manager Three Waters at Central Otago District Council, with extensive leadership experience across local government infrastructure. A founding member of the Road Efficiency Group and the first local government chair of the Asset Management Leadership Group, she led the performance framework for New Zealand’s national road classification and has overseen roading, Three Waters, and waste since 2016, including a 12 month secondment as Regional Director for Three Waters across Otago and Southland during the previous government’s reform programme.

Louise Boyd, General Manager - Water Services and Projects NZ - Downer

Louise is a member of Downer’s Water Executive Team, leading delivery of high value water contracts, projects, and joint ventures across Aotearoa New Zealand. With more than 24 years’ experience in rail, construction, and infrastructure, she brings deep expertise from project management, consulting, and leadership roles at Aurecon, Jacobs, Broadspectrum, and KiwiRail.