Grow and develop your local experience in drinking water modelling
Influence decision makers
Based in our Petone office close to the train station, beach and shops
This is a full time position of 40 hours per week
The opportunity
Your role will be to develop, maintain, and operate drinking water hydraulic models and contribute to understanding the performance of the network as well as help develop operations and capital upgrade solutions to network performance issues. Your skills will be utilised across the company, particularly by the Strategy and Planning and Operations Groups.
This position will predominantly be responsible for developing, maintaining and operating water supply hydraulic modelling. The ideal person will have a collaborative and adaptable approach
You will get to:
Provide technical advice to network operations, planning, engineering, and asset management teams
Contribute to technical reviews (peer review) of outsourced model build projects and master planning studies
Support strategic network planning and development control
Utilise calibrated hydraulic models to assess network performance against levels of service
About you
To be successful in this role you will bring:
Minimum 5 years' local experience in drinking water hydraulic modelling gained in New Zealand
Tertiary qualified in Engineering (for example, Civil, Environmental Engineering or related field)
Advanced-level expertise in Infoworks WS Pro
Demonstrated experience in interpreting drinking water models, undertaking options assessments, and delivering technical advice
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
At Wellington Water, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.
Our benefits include:
Flexible working arrangements including up to 2 days working from home
Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually
Formal and informal professional development opportunities
5 weeks annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual service
For a full list of our employee benefits click here.
About us
Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. We’re a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.
The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.
Applications close: Monday 6 April 2026
How to apply
To view a copy of the position description: click here
To apply for the role, click on the ”apply” button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site, please note if you are a Wellington Water employee please apply using your work email.
For further information, email: tania.forsyth@wellingtonwater.co.nz
Applicants for safety sensitive roles will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand.
Our water, our future.
Wellington Water is a Council Controlled Organisation (CCO) that manages the water infrastructure assets on behalf of Wellington, Hutt, Upper Hutt and Porirua city councils, South Wairarapa District Council, and Greater Wellington Regional Council, from source to sea. This includes all three waters - water supply, stormwater and wastewater.
We supply water, plan, investigate, design, project manage and maintain pipes, reservoirs and pump stations in the region. We are passionate about water conservation, efficiency and providing the best level of service for ratepayers in the Wellington region.
Want to work with us?
People work at Wellington Water because they want to make a difference. If you want to help deliver great outcomes to the community and influence the health, environment and wellbeing of the region, then our fast-paced company wants to hear from you!
We’re always on the lookout for great engineers, planners, operators and business folk with a passion and interest in the environment and the water industry.
In our fun, family friendly and flexible working environment, you will thrive if you value collaboration, hard work and delivering results.
If this sounds like you, then register your interest in working for us today at https://careers.wellingtonwater.co.nz/ and hear what’s it’s like to work at Wellington Water from the people who work here.
