Job Description
Play a key role protecting water quality and public health across the Wellington region
Hands-on investigative and stakeholder engagement focus
Company vehicle provided, Porirua depot domiciled position
This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week.
The remuneration range for this role is $74,325 to $104,929 p.a. (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience.
The opportunity
As a Technical Advisor - Drainage Investigations, you will play a critical role in identifying and resolving stormwater and wastewater network issues that impact water quality, environmental outcomes, and public health.
Working within the Network Operations Group, you will plan, coordinate, and oversee drainage investigations, sanitary surveys, and human health mitigation projects to ensure compliance with the Global Stormwater Discharge Consent and relevant legislation. You’ll apply a range of investigative techniques, manage contractors, and work closely with customers, councils, regulators, and internal teams to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
Plan, coordinate, and deliver sanitary surveys, drainage investigations, and human health mitigation projects in line with consent and legislative requirements
Investigate stormwater and wastewater cross-contamination using techniques such as water sampling, CCTV, smoke/dye testing, and condition assessment
Monitor stormwater quality and respond to out-of-spec notifications
Manage contractors, including performance, health & safety audits, and compliance with traffic management and permit requirements
Provide technical advice, reporting, and investigation data to internal teams and external stakeholders
About you
To be successful in this role you will bring:
A relevant technical or trade qualification, or equivalent practical experience (engineering or environmental qualification desirable)
Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills within infrastructure or network environments
Experience managing contractors, projects, and customer or stakeholder relationships
Knowledge of stormwater and wastewater systems, or a strong ability to quickly develop this expertise
Excellent communication, organisation, and reporting skills, with a strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental outcomes
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: Sunday 8th March 2026
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 for safety sensitive roles 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.
