Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Petone based position with hybrid work options available
- Directly impact water network resilience and community outcomes
- Personal growth and development opportunities within a great team
This is a permanent, full-time position of 40 hours per week.
The remuneration range for this role is $83,096 to $117,312 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience.
The opportunity
Our Land Development team is looking for an Engineer that enjoys providing advice and supporting external developers to meet their goals of implementing sustainable three water services to support growth and development. There is a range of work available from intensification proposals to greenfield developments. The team works across the spectrum from early engagement to help developers understand feasibility to sign off on construction works.
Day to day you will collaborate with stakeholders and problem solve network solutions for new connections that meet council regulations and achieve infrastructure outcomes. Working collaboratively with internal modelling and network engineering teams you will provide expertise on infrastructure specifications and design planning to ensure our water networks, community health and environment are protected.
Our team is always busy and we're looking for people with a can do attitude, an understanding of customer needs and a desire to improve our systems and processes.
To be successful in this role you will bring the following:
- A Bachelor of Engineering (Civil), CPEng (preferred)
- Previous work experience preferably in 3 Waters or Land Development with a good understanding of water network and models
- Working knowledge of the Resource Management Act and Local Government Act
- Analytical skills and ability utilise data to inform and make meaningful decisions
- Strong customer relationship and stakeholder management skills
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 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
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 on Sunday 10 November 2024.
We will review and progress applications as they are received, SO DON'T DELAY, APPLY TODAY!
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
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.