3 days ago
$74,325 - $104,929
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand
Hybrid
Company Size
51-200 employees Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
sanitary surveys
drainage investigation
water sampling
stormwater monitoring
contractor management
compliance reporting
You will work within the Network Operations Group to plan, coordinate and oversee drainage investigations, sanitary surveys and human health mitigation projects, ensuring compliance with the Global Stormwater Discharge Consent and relevant legislation. The role involves applying investigative techniques, managing contractors and collaborating with customers, councils, regulators and internal teams to deliver safe, efficient and high‑quality outcomes.
- Plan, coordinate and deliver sanitary surveys, drainage investigations, and human health mitigation projects in line with consent and legislative requirements.
- Investigate stormwater and wastewater cross‑contamination using water sampling, CCTV, smoke/dye testing and condition assessments.
- Monitor stormwater quality and respond to out‑of‑spec notifications.
- Manage contractors, including performance, health & safety audits, traffic management and permit compliance.
- Provide technical advice, reporting and investigation data to internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with the Global Stormwater Discharge Consent and relevant legislation.
Requirements
technical qualification
stormwater
wastewater
problem solving
project management
communication
Successful candidates will have a relevant technical or trade qualification or equivalent experience, strong investigative, analytical and problem‑solving skills, and experience managing contractors, projects and stakeholder relationships. Knowledge of stormwater and wastewater systems or the ability to quickly develop expertise, plus excellent communication, organisation and reporting skills, is essential.
Applications close on Sunday 1 February 2025. To apply, visit the Wellington Water Careers site or email [email protected]; applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand, may need drug and alcohol testing, and must use a work email if they are current Wellington Water employees.
Benefits
This full‑time, 40‑hour-per‑week role offers a salary range of $74,325 to $104,929 p.a. (including KiwiSaver) and includes a company vehicle based at the Porirua depot. As a Technical Advisor – Drainage Investigations you will play a key role protecting water quality and public health across the Wellington region.
Wellington Water offers a comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day each year, formal and informal professional development opportunities, and 5 weeks of annual leave accrual after two years of continuous service. The organisation is committed to safety, environmental outcomes and fostering a diverse, supportive community.
- Comprehensive wellbeing programme with one paid wellbeing day per year.
- Formal and informal professional development opportunities.
- 5 weeks of annual leave accrual after two years of continuous service.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
- drug and alcohol testing required for safety‑sensitive roles
Overview
Our water, our future. Wellington Water is a Council Controlled Organisation (CCO) that manages the water infrastructure assets on behalf of Wellington, Hutt, Upper Hutt and Porirua city councils, South Wairarapa District Council, and Greater Wellington Regional Council, from source to sea. This includes all three waters - water supply, stormwater and wastewater. We supply water, plan, investigate, design, project manage and maintain pipes, reservoirs and pump stations in the region. We are passionate about water conservation, efficiency and providing the best level of service for ratepayers in the Wellington region. Want to work with us? People work at Wellington Water because they want to make a difference. If you want to help deliver great outcomes to the community and influence the health, environment and wellbeing of the region, then our fast-paced company wants to hear from you! We’re always on the lookout for great engineers, planners, operators and business folk with a passion and interest in the environment and the water industry. In our fun, family friendly and flexible working environment, you will thrive if you value collaboration, hard work and delivering results. If this sounds like you, then register your interest in working for us today at https://careers.wellingtonwater.co.nz/ and hear what’s it’s like to work at Wellington Water from the people who work here.