Team Leader Major Pipelines And Fabrication

• Lead a skilled team with a variety of expertise.
• Contribute to water and environmental outcomes for our community.
• Variety of work locations in office and outdoors.

This is a full-time permanent position with a remuneration range between $98,925 and $139,658 including kiwisaver, appointment remuneration will depend on skills and experience.

The opportunity

We have an opportunity for a skilled and experienced water reticulation leader to oversee the Greater Wellington bulk water connections, pipelines, and supply networks. This will require you to plan and lead a team with a variety of expertise from water reticulation, mechanical engineering and work closely with engineering and electrical utility experts to ensure regular maintenance, and condition assessment of assets is well maintained.

Wellington Water are committed to ensuring water is safe and reliable for future generations and this role will support bulk water planning requirements for future water supply initiatives and the regions water needs in a safe and sustainable way, this also means reactive repair work to support network incidents and working with large commercial and industrial entities that are supplied bulk water to meet their needs, and continuity planning for earthquake or natural events.

About you

With over 200 million litres of treated and untreated water supplied in bulk to treatment plants, reservoirs and industrial/commercial entities the team lead will need to be adept at planning maintenance and identify best solutions to manage the pipeline assets as well as;

• Have a good understanding of public bulk water networks, with both mechanical engineering and water reticulation experience.
• A Water reticulation level 4 (or historical equivalent) qualification to carry out and supervise work on the public network.
• Previous leadership experience and ability to coach and develop staff through qualifications and practical application.
• Ability to manage reactive work planning, and effectively lead repair work on a network that runs 24 hours a day.
• A full drivers license (a class 2 license would be beneficial) with good physical fitness to access and work in a wide variety of locations.
• Expert knowledge in major pipeline equipment and technology to ensure the right tools and replacement equipment is suitable and available for all situations.

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: 5th 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.