Senior Engineer Asset Planning, Networks at Wellington Water, Wellington - Wairarapa

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Lead long-term planning and investment priorities
• Enable resilient, sustainable infrastructure outcomes
• Based in our Petone office close to the train station, 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 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience.

The opportunity

Lead the long-term planning that supports the future of our region's water networks.

In this role you'll operate at the systems level, understanding how our networks perform, where risks emerge, and how today's investment decisions shape service outcomes and resilience over time.

You'll play a key role in developing Network Management Plans, helping translate complex risk, performance, and growth challenges into clear, future-focused investment recommendations. This role supports evidence‑based planning that is environmentally responsible and aligned with regulatory expectations.

Working closely with operational and technical teams, you'll guide critical investigations, support robust decision-making, and help to inform the long-term development of our networks. If you want to provide senior technical leadership and make a tangible impact on how our infrastructure performs and adapts over time this is your opportunity.

About you

To be successful in this role you will:

• have 8+ years in water infrastructure planning
• have a bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical, Environmental, or Civil) or a related discipline
• have recognised expertise in water network engineering, asset lifecycle planning, and hydraulic/process modelling
• have strong stakeholder engagement and technical engineering experience
• be a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or working towards this.

Benefits

At Tiaki Wai, 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

Tiaki Wai is a council-owned organisation responsible for managing the delivery of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services across Hutt Valley, Porirua, and Wellington.

We manage public-owned extensive water infrastructure and oversee the delivery of safe and reliable services for our communities. We focus on long-term investment, asset management, maintenance, and delivering major infrastructure projects that support public health, environmental protection, and regional growth.

Water is a precious taonga. At Tiaki Wai, we put care into every drop and are guided by our values of Integrity, Care, and Leadership. We work directly with water consumers and in partnership with councils and mana whenua to deliver better water outcomes for current and future generations.

Applications close: Sunday, 16 August.

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 Tiaki Wai Careers site, if you are a Tiaki Wai employee please apply using your work email.

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

Applicants for safety sensitive roles will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Tiaki Wai. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.