Senior Technical Advisor Water Loss

5 days ago

Lower Hutt, New Zealand Wellington Water Full time

Play a key role protecting precious water resources while improving network performance
- Lead advanced investigations using cutting-edge leak detection tools and methods
- Petone office based close to beach, cafes & shops

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**

This role leads the delivery of high-quality leak detection services that reduce water loss and improve network reliability. You’ll combine advanced field investigations with technical leadership, coaching, and analytical insight. You will guide consistent methodologies, champion continuous improvement, and support proactive asset management. Working across internal teams, contractors, and customers, you’ll help ensure safe, reliable drinking water across the region.

Key responsibilities include the following:

- Develop and deliver leak detection plans and advanced investigations across the network
- Conduct leak surveys, analyse water loss data, and provide accurate reporting
- Lead, coach and mentor Technical Advisors to uplift capability and consistency
- Liaise with customers, resolve private property leaks, and support water efficiency
- Support incident response, allocate repair work, and ensure strong stakeholder engagement

**About You**

To be successful in this role you will bring:

- Relevant technical or trade qualification and a Full NZ Class 1 Driver Licence
- Strong experience in the water industry with advanced leak detection expertise
- Proven ability to analyse complex network issues and make informed decisions
- Confident communicator skilled in customer and stakeholder engagement
- High attention to detail, strong planning skills and a continuous improvement mindset

**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: Tuesday 16th December 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 or eligible to obtain a working visa._

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