Manager Investment Planning and Performance

• Shape the future of water investment for our region
• Lead a high-performing team delivering evidence-based investment advice
• Petone based position with availability for flexible working

This is a permanent opportunity in a growing industry. It will lead investment planning that results in meaningful infrastructure development, water services and operating improvements that you can be proud of.

The opportunity

As the Manager Investment Planning and Performance, you'll lead the team responsible for developing and monitoring Wellington Water's long-term investment plans and ensure they align with regional priorities and the long-term water service plan for our region. Your work will ensure our investment decisions are clear, affordable, and aligned with the needs of our customers, councils, and future asset owners.

You'll enjoy working across the organisation - connecting strategy, planning, operations, and finance - to turn strategic priorities into actionable, fundable programmes of work.

Day to day, you will:

• lead, support, and grow a multidisciplinary investment planning and performance team
• develop clear, evidence-based opex and capex investment plans.
• turn strategic priorities into measurable, fundable programmes
• produce timely performance reporting across financial, service, and risk outcomes
• lead high-quality business cases using consistent evaluation frameworks
• work closely with asset planning, engineering and operations to ensure plans are practical and deliverable
• engage stakeholders and apply risk frameworks to support confident decision-making
• champion continuous improvement in planning tools, processes, and capability.

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring the following:

• A relevant tertiary qualification relevant to investment, financial planning and performance
• Experience in investment planning within a utility asset or local government adjacent environment
• Proven leadership experience building capability and supporting team success
• Strong analytical, financial reporting and commercial skills, with experience preparing multifaceted business cases
• Confidence engaging with a range of stakeholders and navigating complex environments
• At least ten years' experience turning strategy into actionable, prioritised investment programmes
• A collaborative style and a commitment to positive outcomes for our communities

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 the following:

• Flexible working arrangements including up to two days working from home
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually
• Formal and informal professional development opportunities
• Five weeks annual leave accrual will be available following two 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, Whanau and Mana.

Applications close: Sunday, 14 December 2025

How to apply

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

To apply click on the 'apply' button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site, please apply using your work email if you are a Wellington Water employee.

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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.