Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week.
The remuneration for this role is up to $150,906 p.a. (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience.
The opportunity
With at least three years' experience, we are looking for an intermediate to senior level modeller to be involved in network planning and providing technical direction and expertise across the organisation in relation to the development of strategic and operational water supply models.
You will:
- contribute to high-profile water supply projects delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that benefit both the communities and the environment
- develop, calibrate, maintain and operate water supply hydraulic models
- support the growth agenda with respect to water infrastructure, planning and network performance
- be part of the development of operations and capital expenditure proposals
- help lead, inspire, develop and mentor less experienced colleagues.
About you
To be successful in this role you will bring the following:
- A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (such as engineering or science)
- Experience in drinking water hydraulic modelling, ideally using InfoWorks WS Pro or WaterGEMS
- A background in drinking water network planning and water infrastructure solutions
- Exposure to assessing the hydraulic impacts of land development proposals
- Expertise in either GIS, ArcGIS or QGIS
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 on Sunday, 12 January 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.