Project Management
This is your opportunity to be part of something extraordinary. Wellington Water is building a high performing project management function.
Join Wellington Water’s New Internal Project Management Team
Full-time, Permanent Roles | Based in Petone | Relocation Support Available
This is your opportunity to be part of something extraordinary. Wellington Water is building a high performing project management function.
Play a leading role in shaping the project management of significant three waters infrastructure projects, that have high community impact and visibility as the second largest water service provider in Aotearoa. To deliver on this, we are looking for skilled project professionals at all levels - Coordinator, Project and Senior Project Managers
About the Roles
Our Project Managers will play a pivotal leading role to ensure delivery of critical network assets, infrastructure, plant and environmental improvements are carried out in a safe, effective and efficient manner.
Depending on your role level, your responsibilities may include:
- Leading projects end-to-end: from scoping and procurement to delivery and handover.
- Managing project performance: overseeing scope, schedule, cost, and risk while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.
- Commercial and contract management: leading procurement processes, negotiations, and contractor performance.
- Project coordination and support: maintaining project documentation, reporting, financial tracking, and stakeholder engagement.
- Stakeholder and community engagement: preparing engagement plans and supporting positive communications with our partners, councils, and mana whenua.
- Embedding best practice: supporting the development of a project management centre of excellence across Wellington Water.
Whether you’re just starting out in project coordination or are a seasoned project manager, we’ll match your responsibilities and remuneration to your experience and ensure you have a clear pathway to career progression.
About You
We’re seeking candidates who bring a strong mix of project management and coordination skills, along with the ability to thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
You’ll be successful in these roles if you have:
- Experience in project delivery within civil infrastructure, water, construction, or related sectors.
- Strong commercial and procurement acumen with understanding of NZS391 contracts and construction contracts act.
- Managing the entire project cycle – Concept development, design, procurement, construction and commissioning.
- Experience working in the local government sector and project management office (PMO)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- The ability to manage project risk, safety, compliance, and reporting to a high standard.
- Leadership attributes to mentor others and foster high-performing teams.
- For senior roles: proven delivery of complex or high-risk infrastructure projects, with 7+ years’ experience
- A collaborative mindset with strong emotional intelligence and a drive for excellence.
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, including up to 2 days WFH.
- A comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually.
- Professional development and career progression opportunities.
- 5 weeks’ annual leave accrual after 2 years’ continuous service.
- The chance to work on projects that make a real difference in our communities.
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 will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, apply today to be considered. Open applications close 7th October 2025.
How to apply
To view a copy of the position description follow click either; Senior Project Manager, Project Manager or Project Coordinator.
To apply for the role, and find out more about our project management centre of excellence click on the ”apply” button.
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 and have an appropriate Visa.
- Department
- Capital Delivery
- 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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