Senior Engineer

Protecting the health of our water.

We believe that's worth caring about.

About Us

At Citycare Water, we're proud to be the country's largest dedicated experts in three waters – around 600 good people, making it happen across 10 locations. We specialise in water network maintenance and reticulation renewal construction. We service almost a quarter of properties nationwide; and we maintain over 20,000kms of pipe network. That's 2X the length of the NZ's state highways Water may seem like such an everyday thing. but that's what makes it so important. every day, every living thing needs it.

So, join us on our mission to ensure every community has access to safe water for life - we believe that's worth striving for.

About the job:

We're looking for an experienced Senior Engineer to join our team in Thames.

The role involves:

• Providing leadership and mentorship to engineering and operational teams, fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and inclusive culture.
• Overseeing the performance of water and wastewater treatment plants, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and operational procedures.
• Supporting technical troubleshooting, innovation, and the implementation of new technologies to improve plant performance and efficiency.
• Maintaining compliance and reporting, including audits, regulatory submissions, and investigations into non-compliance events.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders, including councils, regulators, iwi, and local communities, while promoting health, safety, and continuous improvement.

What you'll need:

• Minimum 5-7 years' experience in a technical or engineering role, with proven leadership experience and a passion for developing teams.
• Hands-on experience managing water or wastewater treatment plant operations and maintenance, ensuring compliance and high performance.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Civil, Chemical, or Process Engineering (or equivalent), with a commitment to continuous learning.
• Strong knowledge of NZ regulatory frameworks (e.g., NES-DW, RMA) and experience navigating compliance requirements.
• Skilled in SCADA and digital asset management systems, using technology to drive efficiency and innovation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, able to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and communities.
• Analytical, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical challenges.
• Full Class 1 licence and confident driving manual vehicles.

All preferred candidates will be required to complete preemployment checks to the employer's satisfaction. These checks include but are not limited to, Ministry of Justice criminal conviction report, medical assessment, and drug and alcohol testing.

If you have any further questions, please email

Benefits and culture:

At our core, we believe that diverse teams drive better outcomes. We're proud to support and invest in initiatives that create a workplace where everyone feels they belong:

• Perks such as discounted health insurance, mental health first aiders, regular health check-ups, flu vaccinations and access to our employee assistance programme.
• Our Women in Water network provides resources, support and opportunities to thrive as a woman in your career and life in general. This wāhine-only environment is a safe space to connect, ask questions, share thoughts and experiences, support each other and have some fun.
• Employee benefits and discounts via BOOST.
• Making Waves – Reward & Recognition Program: We celebrate team members who truly live our values through our Making Waves program, recognising and rewarding outstanding contributions every quarter.
• Our culture values different perspectives and we provide mentorship and training to help all team members succeed and progress in their careers.

Find out more:

Visit our Careers page to hear from our people about what it's like working for Citycare Water; and visit out News section to read about the work we do protecting the health of our water in our local communities.

We encourage all applicants, regardless of their background or experience, to apply if they feel they are a good fit for the role. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and believes that every member of our team brings unique perspectives and strengths to our company.