Team Leader Network Engineers
Lead a talented team of engineers shaping the reliability and performance of Wellington’s three waters network. Drive innovation, strengthen communities and protect our most vital resource.
- Opportunity to step into a new leadership role
- Apply your technical expertise to deliver smarter, more resilient water network solutions
- Join a values-led organisation that protects our most precious taonga — water
- Location Petone, Wellington
This is a full-time position for 40 hours per week, the remuneration range for this role is $117,099 to $165,316 (including KiwiSaver), appointment remuneration will be dependent on skills and experience.
The opportunity
In this exciting new position you will pave the direction and culture of a team responsible for the reliability and performance of Wellington’s three waters network. As Team Leader Network Engineers, you’ll provide both technical leadership and people management — ensuring your team focuses on high-value operational and improvement projects while maintaining strong engineering oversight and safe delivery. You’ll be a key connector across Wellington Water, helping to shape the way we work today and into the future.
In this role, you will:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of network engineers to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes
- Oversee a significant programme of minor works capital projects and operational investigations , ensuring reliability and compliance of the water networks.
- Provide technical guidance and approvals for operational and design activities
- Build strong relationships across the organisation and with councils, contractors, and regulators to enable effective collaboration
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives and standardised engineering practices across the team
About you
To be successful in this role you will bring:
- A relevant engineering qualification (CPEng desirable)
- Demonstrated experience leading a technical or engineering team
- Proven experience working at a senior engineering level in the water or utilities sector
- Strong technical knowledge of network operations, asset management, and maintenance practices
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills
- A proactive, improvement-focused approach that balances technical depth with people leadership
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: Sunday 16th November 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 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.
- Department
- Network Operations
- Role
- Network Operations & Engineering
- 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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