Principal Water Specialist

Description

• Review and interpret data trends, providing strategic insights to internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and clients to deliver impactful project outcomes
• Mentor and support new joiners, fostering technical growth and career development
• Coordinate field operations, including scheduling, logistics, and resource planning
• Oversee team outputs, ensuring quality, consistency, and timely delivery of monitoring data
• Lead and manage a growing team of Water Technicians and field crew across multiple projects to install, calibrate, maintain and remove network monitoring equipment in water and wastewater networks with a focus on wastewater flow and level monitoring.
• Champion health and safety, especially in confined spaces and high-risk environments, with a strong focus on wellbeing and compliance

Requirements

• Exposure to strategic project management and client engagement
• Advanced training in hydrology, instrumentation, and hydraulic data analysis
• Demonstrates strong leadership and crew management capabilities
• Is confident mentoring others and fostering team development
• Has strong analytical skills and proficiency in data reporting tools
• Holds a Full NZ driver’s licence and is legally entitled to work in New Zealand
• Has experience in water/wastewater network monitoring, instrumentation, or a related field
• Is deeply committed to health and safety, with experience in high-risk environments

Benefits

• Competitive salary and enhanced KiwiSaver contributions
• Opportunities to work on high-impact projects
• A pathway to senior leadership within Mott MacDonald’s global network
• Flexible working arrangements and wellbeing support
• Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees
• The chance to make a tangible difference in communities across New Zealand

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance