Condition Assessment Programme Lead

4 days ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Wellington Water Full time NZ$108,644 - NZ$153,379 per year
  • Influence decision making and long-term value for our communities
  • Further develop your leadership and project management skills
  • Based in our Petone office close to the beach and shops

This is a full time position of 40 hours per week

The remuneration range for this role is $108,644 to $153,379 p.a (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience

The opportunity
The Condition Assessment Programme Lead improves Wellington Water's understanding of asset condition and risks. You will oversee assessment programmes for critical and non-critical assets, supporting informed decisions on renewals and investments. Working with Asset Planning and Engineering teams, you will ensure best practices, develop assessment guidance, and interpret results to prioritise investments.

You Will Get To

  • Manage the Linear Pipe Condition Assessment Programme (LCAP)
  • Oversea and coordinate contract management activities
  • Provide financial reporting and financial management
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with various stakeholders and teams both internal and external
  • Be a Health & Safety champion

About You
To be successful in this role you will bring:

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering or a related discipline.
  • Senior-level experience in program and project management
  • Expertise in assessment tools, asset grading methodologies, and data interpretation
  • Experience in managing budgets effectively
  • Proven ability to navigate and thrive within complex stakeholder environments
  • Full NZ Class 1 Driver's License

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: Monday 17 November 2025
How To Apply
To view a copy of the 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.

For further information, email:

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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