Network Operations & Engineering Lead Utilities

• Great development opportunity
• Build lasting relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Position based in Petone, Lower Hutt

This is a full time position of 40 hours per week

The remuneration range for this role is $106,892 to $150,906 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience

The opportunity

As the Network Operations and Engineering Lead (Utilities), the purpose of this role is to support the Operations and Engineering team with planning and delivery of utilities projects across the region, provide leadership in the delivery of planned maintenance programs through the Service Delivery and Maintenance teams as well as provision of expert advice on the operation of the wider network.

• Planning and delivery of maintenance on mechanical and electrical plant assets
• Internal and external contractor management
• Operations and upgrade projects of Drainage and Water Utilities - pump stations, reservoirs and network control systems.
• Supporting and working with field crews to deliver services
• Work flow and process improvements, including planned maintenance programming in an Asset Management system.

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• An understanding of the types of both drainage and water networks within the Wellington Region, specifically how utility facilities and assets improve water networks and plant management
• Ability to identify key risks and plan accordingly to investigate electrical and mechanical issues relating to water supply, wastewater and stormwater systems.
• A relevant engineering qualification or equivalent experience
• Ability to lead, develop and manage staff
• Experience leading programme workstreams and projects related to asset management or infrastructure improvement.
• Ability to collaborate with community stakeholders, contractors and customers to address and identify issues.

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 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

For a full list of our employee benefits click here.

About us

Wellington Water 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.

The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.

Applications close: 3rd February 2025

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 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.