Senior Advisor Investment Planning
This is your once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of our team as we enter a transformative time for the water sector and be part of Local Water Done Well.
- Collaborate with teams across the organisation
- Huge variety of assets in a dynamic industry
- Based close to the beach and shops in Petone
This is a full time position of 40 hours per week
The remuneration range for this role is $106,892 to $150,906 with a midpoint of $125,755 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience
The opportunity
We are looking for someone who works collaboratively and can provide a view of complex issues for our stakeholders. You’ll work across our business to develop and monitor the performance of investment plans for Wellington Waters Long Term Plans and programmes, so you’ll be adept at bringing together strategic, operational, and financial information into clear products.
You will get to
- Connect across the organisation to help understand and prioritise investments
- Develop subject matter expertise in what’s needed to support the delivery of three waters services for our communities
- Work with a team to plan programmes of future investments (mostly CAPEX)
- Lead the development of key investment planning products
About you
To be successful in this role you will bring:
- A tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, economics, strategic planning, asset management, or associated similar discipline
- 5+ years’ relevant experience (e.g. Investment planning experience or financial forecasting experience
- Be highly skilled and experienced in financial data analysis (ideally using MS Excel) that leads to good decision making.
- Experience in preparation of business cases, budget bids or economic case development including strength in cost benefit analysis
- Proven experience of working in a collaborative team environment.
- Experience in presenting and facilitating cross-organisational discussions to reach decisions where different values, priorities and mind-sets are at play
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 30 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.
- Department
- Strategy and Planning
- Role
- Service Planning
- 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.
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