Play a key role protecting water quality and public health across the Wellington region
Hands-on investigative and stakeholder engagement focus
Company vehicle provided, Porirua depot domiciled position
This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week.
The remuneration range for this role is $74,325 to $104,929 p.a. (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience.
The opportunity
As a Technical Advisor - Drainage Investigations, you will play a critical role in identifying and resolving stormwater and wastewater network issues that impact water quality, environmental outcomes, and public health.
Working within the Network Operations Group, you will plan, coordinate, and oversee drainage investigations, sanitary surveys, and human health mitigation projects to ensure compliance with the Global Stormwater Discharge Consent and relevant legislation. You’ll apply a range of investigative techniques, manage contractors, and work closely with customers, councils, regulators, and internal teams to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
Plan, coordinate, and deliver sanitary surveys, drainage investigations, and human health mitigation projects in line with consent and legislative requirements
Investigate stormwater and wastewater cross-contamination using techniques such as water sampling, CCTV, smoke/dye testing, and condition assessment
Monitor stormwater quality and respond to out-of-spec notifications
Manage contractors, including performance, health & safety audits, and compliance with traffic management and permit requirements
Provide technical advice, reporting, and investigation data to internal teams and external stakeholders
About you
To be successful in this role you will bring:
A relevant technical or trade qualification, or equivalent practical experience (engineering or environmental qualification desirable)
Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills within infrastructure or network environments
Experience managing contractors, projects, and customer or stakeholder relationships
Knowledge of stormwater and wastewater systems, or a strong ability to quickly develop this expertise
Excellent communication, organisation, and reporting skills, with a strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental outcomes
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.
We will be reviewing and progressing applications as they are received, SO DON’T DELAY, APPLY TODAY
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 or eligible to obtain a working 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.
