Job Description

• A new people leadership role in our Asset Planning team

• Utilise both your technical skills and strategic thinking

• 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 remuneration range for this role is $126,322 to 178,337 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience

The opportunity

Take the lead in shaping the future of our treatment assets by driving strategic direction, smart investment decisions, and robust lifecycle planning. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of developing and maintaining Facility and Bulk Network Management Plans, commissioning critical investigations, and acting as a key internal customer to ensure capital projects deliver exactly what the network needs.

You’ll set the standard for condition assessments, translate asset health data into clear planning priorities, and cultivate a motivated, high-performance team. Your leadership will champion evidence‑based decision‑making and long‑term value—strengthening the organisation’s resilience and delivering meaningful benefits for the communities we serve.

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• A deep understanding of water supply, wastewater treatment, and drainage systems; asset lifecycle planning; regulatory frameworks

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil, Environmental, or Process Engineering

• 10+ years in water infrastructure planning, with 3+ years in a leadership role

• Proven ability to lead technical teams, manage performance, and drive strategic outcomes

• Strong stakeholder engagement, report writing, and visual presentation 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 Ltd 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. From 1 July 2026, a new chapter in water services begins. Tiaki Wai will take over responsibility for providing Three Waters Services to approximately 433,000 residents across the Wellington metro regions.

Tiaki Wai will own the water assets it operates giving it greater independence to manage and improve water services for current and future communities, Wellington Water employees will transition into this new council-owned entity.

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: Wednesday 3rd June 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.