Deputy Team Leader Water
Seeking experienced water professional dedicated to leading high-performing teams and delivering reliable water services.
Lead and mentor skilled water crews while remaining hands-on in the field
Play a key role in maintaining safe, reliable drinking water services for the region
Step into leadership responsibilities and build your career in a critical infrastructure environment
Wellington Region - based out of our Rongotai Depot
This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week.
The remuneration range for this role is $80,369 to $113,462 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience.
The opportunity
As Deputy Team Leader Water, you'll support the Team Leader to deliver safe, reliable and high-quality water supply services across the Wellington region. You'll provide day-to-day leadership to field crews, coordinate planned and reactive maintenance activities, and take a hands-on role in complex operational work. This is a great opportunity to develop your leadership capability while helping ensure essential water services are delivered to our communities.
Lead and coach water crews, providing on-site guidance, training and mentoring
Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance activities to meet service delivery targets
Support team scheduling, resource planning and operational decision-making when the Team Leader is absent
Promote a strong health, safety and environmental culture through active site leadership and quality audits
Respond to complex water supply issues and support emergency and incident response activities
About you
To be successful in this role you will bring:
Full New Zealand Class 1 and Class 2 driver's licences
Hold a NZ Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 4)
Experience operating and maintaining water supply infrastructure
Strong leadership, coaching and team development capability
Sound knowledge of health and safety practices, plant and equipment, and digital work management systems
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
From 1 July 2026, a new chapter in water services begins. Tiaki Wai will take over responsibility for providing Three Waters Services to approximately 433,000 residents across the Wellington metro regions.
Tiaki Wai will own the water assets it operates giving it greater independence to manage and improve water services for current and future communities, Wellington Water employees will transition into this new council-owned entity.
The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart.
Applications close: 9 July 2026
How to apply
To view a copy of the position description: Deputy Team Leader 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 or eligible to obtain a working visa.
- Department
- Network Maintenance (Alliance)
- Role
- Service Delivery
- Locations
- Rongotai Depot
Rongotai 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.
