Technical Advisor

• Provide technical and operational support across water, stormwater, and wastewater networks

• Investigate, resolve, and verify network issues to ensure safe and reliable services

• Role domiciled at the Porirua Depot

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, you will be a key link between operational field teams, capital delivery teams, and customers. You’ll use your technical expertise to investigate network issues, develop and verify scope of works, and ensure work is completed to regional standards. You’ll contribute to the smooth operation of the network and assist with monitoring network performance.

• Provide technical support and advice to operational teams on water, stormwater, and wastewater issues

• Investigate complex network faults and determine the appropriate resolution or scope of works to resolve a raised issue

• Review completed works and verify compliance with standards and specifications

• Engage with customers and stakeholders to address enquiries and maintain positive relationships

• Support network monitoring, data management, and reporting to inform operational decision-making

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Relevant technical or trade qualification (engineering qualification desirable)

• Strong problem-solving, investigative, and analytical skills

• Experience in customer service and stakeholder engagement

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, along with a readiness to learn our work tracking management system

• Ability to work collaboratively across teams while managing competing priorities

• Full NZ Class 1 driver licence

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 12th April 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.