Two exciting new people leadership roles in Asset Planning
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
Team Lead Asset Planning Networks
Step into a pivotal leadership role where you shape the future of our region’s infrastructure. As Team Lead, you’ll guide the strategic vision and lifecycle management of critical network assets, championing innovative, forward‑thinking investment planning. You’ll inspire and grow a high‑performing network planning team, provide expert technical direction, and ignite collaboration across the business. Your work ensures our infrastructure is safe, sustainable, resilient, and aligned with the evolving needs of our communities, environment, and regulators. This is your chance to lead meaningful change and drive the networks of tomorrow.
Team Lead Asset Planning, Treatment
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 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: Wednesday 15 April 2026
How to apply
The Position Descriptions for these roles will be available soon. Please email tania.forsyth@wellingtonwater.co.nz for a copy.
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.
