Technical Advisor - Drainage Investigations
Wellington WaterPorirua, Wellington, New Zealand
Posted February 20, 2026
74325 - 104929 NZD
Full Time
About the Company
Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa, providing safe and healthy drinking water, collecting and treating wastewater, and ensuring the stormwater network is well managed.
Job Description
Play a key role protecting water quality and public health across the Wellington region, hands-on investigative and stakeholder engagement focus. Company vehicle provided, Porirua depot domiciled position.
Requirements
- A relevant technical or trade qualification, or equivalent practical experience (engineering or environmental qualification desirable)
- Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills within infrastructure or network environments
- Experience managing contractors, projects, and customer or stakeholder relationships
- Knowledge of stormwater and wastewater systems, or a strong ability to quickly develop this expertise
- Excellent communication, organisation, and reporting skills, with a strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental outcomes
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements including up to 2 days working from home
- Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually
- Formal and informal professional development opportunities
- 5 weeks annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual service
