Shape the future of water investment for our region
Lead a high-performing team delivering evidence-based investment advice
Petone based position with availability for flexible working
This is a permanent opportunity in a growing industry. It will lead investment planning that results in meaningful infrastructure development, water services and operating improvements that you can be proud of.
The opportunity
As the Manager Investment Planning & Performance, you’ll lead the team responsible for developing and monitoring Wellington Water’s long-term investment plans and ensure they align with regional priorities and the long-term water service plan for our region. Your work will ensure our investment decisions are clear, affordable, and aligned with the needs of our customers, councils, and future asset owners.
You’ll enjoy working across the organisation—connecting strategy, planning, operations, and finance—to turn strategic priorities into actionable, fundable programmes of work.
Day to day, you will:
Lead, support, and grow a multidisciplinary investment planning and performance team.
Develop clear, evidence-based opex and capex investment plans.
Turn strategic priorities into measurable, fundable programmes.
Produce timely performance reporting across financial, service, and risk outcomes.
Lead high-quality business cases using consistent evaluation frameworks.
Work closely with asset planning, engineering and operations to ensure plans are practical and deliverable.
Engage stakeholders and apply risk frameworks to support confident decision-making.
Champion continuous improvement in planning tools, processes, and capability.
About you
To be successful in this role you will bring:
A relevant tertiary qualification relevant to investment, financial planning and performance.
Experience in investment planning within a utility asset or local government adjacent environment.
Proven leadership experience building capability and supporting team success.
Strong analytical, financial reporting and commercial skills, with experience preparing multifaceted business cases.
Confidence engaging with a range of stakeholders and navigating complex environments.
At least 10 years’ experience turning strategy into actionable, prioritised investment programmes.
A collaborative style and a commitment to positive outcomes for our communities.
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: Tuesday April 21st 2026
How to apply
To view a copy of the position description: click here.
To apply click on the 'apply' button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site, please apply using your work email if you are a Wellington Water employee.
For further information, email: JoinUs@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.
