Engineer

• Solve complex engineering problems across your portfolio

• Lead projects through from investigation to concept design

• Collaborate with multiple teams across the organisation

We have two full time positions available (40 hours per week) – one in the Engineering Networks team and one in the Treatment Plants team

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

The opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated three waters engineer to join the Engineering Services Team. In this role, you will be responsible for assessing the performance and condition and looking for optimisation opportunities of either our water and network systems or our regional drinking water and wastewater regional treatment plants.  This work will directly improve the organisational understanding of these assets and how best to make sure they're still serving our communities, businesses, and the environment.

With a focus on innovation and collaborative problem-solving, you will investigate issues, develop plans, and recommend interventions to enhance network performance and sustainability. Great opportunity to grow your skill set as an engineer.

You will get to:

• Conduct project investigation work - finding , defining and understanding problems and coming up with innovative solutions

• Provide technical writing briefs, cost estimates and technical memos

• Work collaboratively across the organisation

• Provide technical support throughout the business

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• A BE in Engineering (preferably civil, chemical or environmental engineering)

• Ability to solve complex engineering problems

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Self-motivation and desire for personal continuous learning

• Aptitude to work towards Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng)

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: Wednesday 14 January 2026 

How to apply

To view a copy of the Networks 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.

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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.