Technical Writer, Engineering Design

4 months ago


Lower Hutt, New Zealand Wellington Water Full time

Supportive team environment
- Work with a variety of internal technical stakeholders
- Based close to the beach and great cafés in Petone

This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week

The remuneration range for this role is $83,096 to $117,312 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience

**The opportunity**

As the Technical Writer you will support the Design Team in the creation, revision and rollout of standards, specifications, guidelines, and technical notes related to the design and construction of water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. We are looking for someone with excellent relationship building skills who can translate complex information into engaging content for either technical or general audiences.

You will get to:

- Help facilitate the initiation and review of draft documents through to completion
- Develop documentation that is consistent with the organisational document management systems
- Maintain and upgrade the technical documents that support the wider capital works programme.
- Add value to the creation of design documents by using best practice associated with technical writing
- Proactively engage with external stakeholders at multiple stages of document delivery.

**About you**

To be successful in this role you will bring:

- A tertiary qualification focused on either environmental science, engineering, law, planning, or specific course work in technical writing
- At least two years of technical writing or editing experience
- Experience writing documentation for various audiences
- The ability to bring people together and facilitate complex discussions
- Excellent proofreading and editing skills
- An understanding of the obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the principles of Te Mana o te Wai.

**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 8th September 2024**

**How to apply**

To view a copy of the position description: click here
- 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 or eligible to obtain a working visa._


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