Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Kick start your data modelling career with a leading NZ utilities organisation
- Flexible working arrangements available within a friendly and supportive environment
- Permanent position, based near the cafes and beach in our Petone office
This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week, with a remuneration range of $71,7692 to $101,321 p.a. (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience.
The opportunity
As a Graduate Modeller, you will become an integral and valued part of our Modelling team in the Strategy and Planning group, where your skills will be utilised across a broad spectrum of projects. The role will see you support three waters hydraulic models (water, stormwater and wastewater) and contribute to the management of three waters asset data.
Surrounded by a variety of modellers and engineers, you will develop invaluable work experience and leadership confidence. You'll quickly become a valued and respected part of the company, administering the three waters' network within the Wellington region.
What really matters is that you are the right person for the role, that you have a passion to make a difference, are keen to broaden your skills, enthusiastic to grow your abundant potential and become a strong modelling professional.
About you:
To be successful in this role you will bring the following:
- A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. Bachelor of Engineering or Science)
- A good understanding of hydrology
- Experience with GIS preferred
- An interest in data and model management
- Computer literacy with the ability to learn new systems quickly
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 the following:
- 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: Sunday 2nd of March 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.