Network Operations & Engineering Lead
Do you like to find creative engineering solutions, understand the three water public network and enjoy working as part of a supportive and collective team of technical experts?
- Great personal and professional development
- Hybrid role working in the office and the outdoors
- Position based in Rongotai or Porirua.
This is a permanent position with a remuneration between $106,892 and $150,906 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience.
The opportunity
Our Three Engineering Lead roles are designed to provide expert asset planning, technical support, network investigations and project management across the public three waters network. You will also support Service Delivery and Maintenance teams to resolve complex customer service requests, engage with customer’s, manage the delivery of contracted work associated with drainage and water network operations or upgrade projects and will regularly be introducing innovative solutions.
Additionally this will require you to:
- Lead, train and motivate customer technical advisors, graduates, engineers and summer interns to increase capability.
- Provide technical service advice that will lead to good environmental water quality management.
- Develop proactive and effective relationships with councils and all infrastructure and operational stakeholders.
- Provide engineering and operational solutions to our trained and qualified Service Delivery Teams and Leaders.
- Report on asset performance and recommend longer-term strategic investment for asset upgrades.
- Handle Incident and emergency responses and have an understanding of legislation procedures.
About you
To be successful in this role you will bring:
- Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent experience
- Working knowledge of statutory legislation, including Local Government Act, Resource Management Act & Health and Safety Act 2015
- Operation and Maintenance of water supply, wastewater and stormwater systems
- Customer service and relationship management and asset management experience
- Computer mapping, project, contract and budget management experience
- Ability to lead, develop and manage staff
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: 30th June 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.
- Department
- Network Operations
- Role
- Network Operations & Engineering
- Locations
- Rongotai Depot, Porirua Depot
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.
Network Operations & Engineering Lead
Do you like to find creative engineering solutions, understand the three water public network and enjoy working as part of a supportive and collective team of technical experts?
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