Analyst, Water Transition

Join a transition project team where you will use your analytical skills to package information and support decision-making and other transition activities.
- Utilise qualitative research, expert insights and performance metrics for service improvements.

- Professional team dedicated to improving critical services and supporting transformative change.

This is a fixed term position through until 31 October 2026 that will provide analytical insight and support for the transition and transfer of water & asset services to an asset owning entity.

The remuneration range for this role is $86,230 to $121,736 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience.

**The opportunity**

As the Analyst for Water Transition you will join a Transition project team that are supporting the transition of water services from Wellington Water Ltd to a new asset owning water services organisation. You will coordinate and bring together critical information needed for the transition and play a key role in supporting the effective transfer to the new organisation. You will also provide analytical insights that recommend change and inform areas of improvement.

**About you**

To be successful in this role you will have a history of working within environments of transformation and have a successful approach to business analytics and improvements. Additionally you will have:

- Experience working with technical individuals to extrapolate data and use information from a range of sources to provide key insights.
- Ability to identify areas of improvement and research viable options for adoption.
- Experience working within a large change or transformation programme with multiple workstreams.
- Excellent relationship and collaboration skills with senior and technical stakeholders.
- Ability to translate technical information into detailed but understandable analysis.
- An understanding of utility services, regulations, local government legislation, bylaws or consenting requirements would be beneficial.

**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

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: Thursday, 20th November 2025**

**How to apply**

To view a copy of the position description: click here.
- 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._