Senior Modeller at Wellington Water, Wellington - Wairarapa

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Do you want to make a difference for communities?
• Flexible working arrangements available
• Permanent position, based at or Petone Office

This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week.

The remuneration range for this role is $109,980 to $155,266 p.a. (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience.

The opportunity

We are looking for an experienced senior modeller to provide technical direction and expertise across the organisation in relation to the development of strategic and operational wastewater models. This assists in supporting the region's growth agenda with water infrastructure, planning and network performance as well as developing strategies and policies for urban development and Civil Engineering Practice.

About you

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

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (such as engineering or science)
• At least 10 years' experience in hydraulic and/or hydrology modelling in wastewater using InfoWorks ICM
• Knowledge and experience in the design of drainage and water infrastructure as well as experience in project, contract and relationship management
• Knowledge of the latest hydraulic and/or hydrology modelling techniques and methodologies
• Experience in assessing land development proposals and awareness of Resource Management Act and Building Act processes
• Experience with GIS preferred
• A people-come-first mind-set

Being a senior modeller is more than being technically capable. You'll be a demonstrated team player with great communication skills (both verbal and written), self-motivated and keen to learn in a growing industry.

Your experience might be in the private sector or public sector but wherever you come from, you will thrive in the role if you have a desire to deliver a difference to the councils and community we work for.

About us

Wellington Water knows that a great values-driven culture like ours means we can be a trusted advisor to the region's Councils and deliver great outcomes for our customers. Wellington Water plans and delivers drinking water, wastewater and storm water services from source to sea in partnership with the community, engineering consultants and contractors.

People work at Wellington Water because they want to make a difference. That means you will be helping to look after our most precious assets: water, human health and welfare, and the environment so our communities can prosper.

Why join us

It is an exciting time to be working in the water sector, not only are you at the forefront of looking after our most precious assets: water, human health and welfare and the environment, but proposed changes for the sector is increasing awareness around the importance of managing the three waters and creating new opportunities. Your personal and professional growth will be encouraged, and you will work alongside likeminded people who are passionate about their work and have a strong sense of purpose. If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

To view our benefits please copy and paste the URL below into your internet browser's address bar: https://careers.wellingtonwater.co.nz/

Applications close Sunday, 2 April 2023.

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To apply for the role, click on the 'apply' button or visit the Wellington Water careers site.

To apply for this role you must hold the right to work in New Zealand, or be eligible to obtain it

For further information, email: JoinUs@wellingtonwater.co.nz

Applicants 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.