Asset Management Advisor at Wellington Water, Wellington - Wairarapa

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Play a key role in ensuring the resilience and sustainability of Wellington Water's treatment assets
• Work with a collaborative team focused on innovation and continuous improvement
• Enjoy a varied role combining technical expertise, data management, and stakeholder engagement

Location: Petone, Wellington

This is a full-time, position of 40 hours per week.
The remuneration range for this role is $93,445 to $109,935 (including KiwiSaver), depending on skills and experience.

The opportunity

As an Asset Management Advisor, you'll support the operation, maintenance, and renewal of Treatment and Control Systems assets, including drinking water treatment plants and automation systems. You'll help optimise asset performance, manage critical spares, and contribute to long-term planning strategies.

Key responsibilities include the following:

• Implement asset class and tactical asset management plans
• Oversee critical spares management and ensure the resilience of operations
• Contribute to strategic asset improvement investigations and renewal planning
• Validate and maintain accurate asset data across systems (Maximo, InfoAsset, P&IDs)
• Assist in training staff on computerised maintenance management systems

About you

To succeed in this role, you'll bring the following:

• Full NZ driver's licence
• Engineering degree or trade qualification
• Treatment plant operation experience is desirable.
• Understanding of asset management principles and industrial equipment
• Strong analytical, data management, and communication skills
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and P&ID

For a full list of our employee benefits: click here.

Applications close: Sunday, 4 January 2026

How to apply: Click 'Apply' or visit the Wellington Water Careers site.

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

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in NZ or eligible for a work visa. Safety-sensitive roles require drug and alcohol testing.