Engineer Major Developments at Wellington Water, Wellington - Wairarapa

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

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

The remuneration range for this role is $86,230 to $121,736 (including KiwiSaver). We anticipate paying around the midpoint.

The opportunity

In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring new developments (e.g. over 100 lots) integrate seamlessly with our three waters networks, supporting growth while protecting long-term infrastructure outcomes. This is a varied and influential role that combines technical engineering assessment, stakeholder engagement and development coordination.

You will:

• Assess development-related applications, including resource consents, network connections and subdivision approvals
• Provide clear, practical three waters servicing advice aligned with regional standards
• Coordinate Wellington Water input into major developments and growth projects
• Review developer designs and construction changes for compliance
• Support inspections, testing and asset handover processes
• Collaborate with councils, developers, consultants and internal teams

About you

You're an engineer or technical professional who enjoys working across organisational boundaries and balancing technical detail with practical delivery.

You'll bring:

• A tertiary qualification in engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in three waters, land development, infrastructure or consenting environments
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and frameworks such as the RMA and Local Government Act
• Strong communication and relationship management skills
• The ability to assess technical information and apply sound engineering judgement
• A collaborative, solutions-focused approach

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 Ltd 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. From Tuesday, 01 July 2026, a new chapter in water services begins. Tiaki Wai will take over responsibility for providing three waters services to approximately 433,000 residents across the Wellington metro regions.

Tiaki Wai will own the water assets it operates, giving it greater independence to manage and improve water services for current and future communities. Wellington Water employees will transition into this new council-owned entity.

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 Tuesday, 19 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 or eligible to obtain a working visa.