Head of Network Maintenance Operations
Ready to make a difference? Join us and lead our public water operational maintenance to reduce the impact of disruptive leaks and improve network performance for our community.
- Opportunity to effect great outcomes for community and environment
- Senior Leadership role steering operational initiatives
- Petone based role with travel across the Wellington Region
This is a full-time permanent position working for Wellington Water in our Alliance with Fulton Hogan.
The opportunity
Reporting to the Alliance Director and working closely with Senior Leadership groups across both Fulton Hogan and Wellington Water, the successful applicant will be responsible for operational delivery of all planned and reactive maintenance across our regions three waters network. You will lead a team of frontline leaders to further develop and strengthen resource and workforce planning, group planning and performance measures and to direct programmes of work that relate to the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance of assets.
As a supportive leader you will encourage a culture that continuously improves health & safety, quality assurance, standards, frameworks and operational performance which will result in continuous improvement of outcomes for our people, our client councils and the community.
About you
To be successful you will need to come from a similar operational background and have:
- Previous experience leading people leaders with large operational teams in a civil construction or maintenance environment.
- Sound procurement and commercial acumen experience.
- Excellent understanding of Health Safety and Environment standards and requirements of a PCBU in a high-risk environment.
- Competent with Microsoft Excel.
- Effective financial planning management and reporting relating to operational and programme planning.
- Previous experience working in a civil construction, or utility service providing industry working on public networks is mandatory.
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:
- 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 1st July 2025
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 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.
- Department
- Network Maintenance (Alliance)
- Role
- Service Delivery Management
- Locations
- Petone Office
Petone Office
Staff benefits
1. Inclusive Culture: It is important to us that people love our culture. We embrace a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusivity is at our core. Our team is united by passion, dedication, and a shared care for water and our community.
2. Safety and Support: We provide an Employee Assistance Scheme for crucial personal support, along with wellbeing and lifestyle education delivered through our Wellbe Team, ensuring you feel supported in and out of the workplace.
3. Health is Wealth: We prioritise your health with an annual voluntary health "warrant of fitness," immunisations, and flu vaccinations. Moreover, enjoy annual subsidised vision testing and contributions toward glasses to ensure clear vision.
4. Work-Life Balance: Where possible there is access to flexible work practices. And take advantage of our annual leave, reaching five weeks after three years of service, and 10 days sick leave from starting with us. In addition, take one paid day a year for your personal Wellbeing. We also offer parental leave and partner entitlements to support you during significant life moments.
5. Comprehensive Benefits: We have partnered with providers for discounted Southern Cross medical insurance, periodic vision and hearing tests, and eyewear subsidies. You can also access discounts at a range of retailers via Boost. Gain access to top-notch gear, machinery, PPE, and tools, fostering a safe work environment if you are “on the tools”. We also offer a staff referral bonus paid when a person is recruited for a senior front line position, and we may offer relocation support if you need to move into the district to work here.
6. Professional Growth: Grow your skills with a range of development opportunities. Boosting your personal and work career.
7. Community Connection: You can take one paid day a year to participate in voluntary work on a water-related activity. And maybe join our active Waiata group and be part of a community that works together, sings, and thrives together.
About Wellington Water
Wellington Water is owned by the Hutt, Porirua, Upper Hutt and Wellington city, South Wairarapa District, and the Greater Wellington Regional councils
The work Wellington Water does is vital and rewarding. We’re tangata tiaki for Wellington’s water, and caretakers of our water infrastructure. Every day, we work to ensure that our communities have access to safe, sufficient, reliable and efficient water services. WWL is growing, and opportunities are growing along with it. It’s a transformative time in the industry.
Head of Network Maintenance Operations
Ready to make a difference? Join us and lead our public water operational maintenance to reduce the impact of disruptive leaks and improve network performance for our community.
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