Play a key role in ensuring reliability and resilience of the three waters network
Deliver routine, planned condition assessment activities
Company vehicle provided, Petone office base
This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week
The remuneration range for this role is $80,369 to $113,462 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience
The opportunity
As Senior Technical Advisor for Condition Assessment activities you will be joining a new team and be responsible for providing advanced technical expertise in assessing the condition of the three waters network and utility assets. You will bring a strong practical knowledge and hands-on experience with assessment equipment and methodologies. You’ll provide guidance on equipment selection, validate assessment approaches, and ensure fieldwork aligns with best practice standards.
In this role you will:
Provide technical support, guidance and mentoring to Technical Advisors
Lead investigations of complex or escalated issues, including those requiring advanced technical expertise
Plan and coordinate required resources, subcontractors and customer communications
Provide direction on assessment methodologies, tool usage and asset inspection prioritisation
Engage and coordinate with external contractors to ensure completion of specialist work in alignment with asset condition requirements
Research and implement the use of new condition assessment technologies
About you
To be successful in this role you will bring:
Significant experience in asset inspection, condition assessment or maintenance in a utility or infrastructure environment in relation to three waters
Knowledge of Water supply, wastewater and stormwater systems, operation and maintenance management systems
Proven ability to collaborate across multiple teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders
Practical knowledge and experience in the application of risk management practices
Strong technical expertise in a wide range of assessment tools including CCTV, pressure testing and dye testing, as well as visual inspections
A relevant Technical or Trade qualification or equivalent practical experience
A full NZ Class 1 Drivers Licence and a strong commitment to health and safety
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 18 May 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: 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 and have an appropriate Visa.
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.
