Engineer, Design
Apply your engineering capability delivering quality infrastructure projects. Work in an inclusive, collaborative team supporting design, delivery, and resilient services that benefit our communities.
Opportunity for development & to support meaningful infrastructure
Passionate team with an inclusive culture
Based in our Petone office
This is a permanent full-time position of 40 hours per week.
The opportunity
As a Design Engineer, you will provide design projects and project management services on capital projects. You will further enhance your technical expertise and provide advisory and other support services that the Design team offers to the wider business to ensure water services meet high standards and regulatory requirements.
An Engineer in the Design Team must have strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to work collaboratively with other team members on deliverables, by drawing on engineering fundamentals for the development of solutions to complex engineering challenges.
Day to day, you will get to:
Provide support to the Design Lead
Attend design review workshops
Manage and collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders.
Deliver three waters infrastructure design
Investigate solutions, analyse options and provide recommendations
Identify and manage risks arising from projects
Provide contract administration support
Execute construction monitoring and quality assurance activities
About you
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
A Bachelor of Engineering (preferably Mechanical, Chemical or Civil Engineering) or equivalent
A good understanding of project management fundamentals
Strong relationship management skills
Analytical skills and able to manage data to inform and make meaningful decisions
The ability to work in a collective and collaborative environment
An understanding of water supply, wastewater and stormwater systems and projects.
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 well-being.
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 of annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continuous 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: 15th February 2026
How to apply
To view a copy of the position description, click Here
Please be aware this role is currently only open to internal applicants, please apply below or via the ‘apply’ option. Please use your wellington water email when applying.
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
- Capital Delivery
- Role
- Engineering Design
- 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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