Senior Technical Advisor Condition Assessment at Wellington Water, Wellington - Wairarapa

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Play a key role in ensuring reliability and resilience of the three waters network
• Deliver routine, planned condition assessment activities
• Company vehicle provided, Petone office base

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

The remuneration range for this role is $80,369 to $113,462 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience

The opportunity

As Senior Technical Advisor for condition assessment activities you will be joining a new team and be responsible for providing advanced technical expertise in assessing the condition of the three waters network and utility assets.

You will bring strong practical knowledge and hands-on experience with assessment equipment and methodologies. You'll provide guidance on equipment selection, validate assessment approaches and ensure fieldwork aligns with best practice standards.

In this role you will:

• Provide technical support, guidance and mentoring to Technical Advisors
• Lead investigations of complex or escalated issues, including those requiring advanced technical expertise
• Plan and coordinate required resources, subcontractors and customer communications
• Provide direction on assessment methodologies, tool usage and asset inspection prioritisation
• Engage and coordinate with external contractors to ensure completion of specialist work in alignment with asset condition requirements
• Research and implement the use of new condition assessment technologies

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Significant experience in asset inspection, condition assessment or maintenance in a utility or infrastructure environment in relation to three waters
• Knowledge of water supply, wastewater and stormwater systems, operation and maintenance management systems
• Proven ability to collaborate across multiple teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Practical knowledge and experience in the application of risk management practices
• Strong technical expertise in a wide range of assessment tools including CCTV, pressure testing and dye testing, as well as visual inspections
• A relevant technical or trade qualification or equivalent practical experience
• A full NZ Class 1 driver's licence and a strong commitment to health and safety

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 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 water services for our communities and environment, which is reflected in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.

Applications close Monday, 18 May 2026

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: JoinUs@wellingtonwater.co.nz

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 and have an appropriate visa.