Hydraulic Modeller/ Water Engineer

Intermediate Hydraulic Modeller / Water Engineer We’re hiring: Intermediate Hydraulic Modeller / Water Engineer Zealandia Consulting is looking for an Intermediate Hydraulic Modeller / Water Engineer to join our Auckland-based team. This is a permanent fulltime role supporting projects across flood risk management, stormwater, wastewater, water supply, infrastructure planning, GIS analysis and digital engineering. You’ll work with local authorities, infrastructure providers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical solutions that improve community resilience, infrastructure performance and environmental outcomes. We’re looking for someone with at least five years’ professional engineering experience, strong hydraulic modelling capability, and experience using tools such as InfoWorks ICM, MIKE+, MIKE FLOOD, HEC-RAS, WaterGEMS, WaterCAD, QGIS or ArcGIS. The role offers flexible working, professional development, and the opportunity to contribute to innovative water and resilience projects across New Zealand. Help shape more resilient communities Are you passionate about solving complex water challenges and using innovative technology to make a real difference? At Zealandia Consulting, we’re growing our team and are looking for an experienced Intermediate Hydraulic Modeller / Water Engineer to help deliver impactful projects across New Zealand. Working alongside talented engineers, scientists, GIS specialists and digital innovators, you’ll contribute to projects that improve flood resilience, stormwater management, water supply infrastructure and environmental outcomes for communities nationwide. If you enjoy combining technical excellence with innovative thinking, we’d love to hear from you. About Us Zealandia Consulting is a specialist New Zealand engineering and environmental consultancy delivering innovative solutions across flood risk management, stormwater, wastewater, water supply, infrastructure planning, digital engineering and geospatial analytics. We partner with local authorities, infrastructure providers, government agencies and private sector clients to deliver practical, sustainable solutions that strengthen communities and protect the environment. Our collaborative team combines technical expertise with forward‑thinking digital technologies to solve complex infrastructure challenges and build resilience for the future. At Zealandia, you’ll join a supportive team that values innovation, continuous learning and professional growth while providing the flexibility to achieve a healthy work‑life balance. About the role As an Intermediate Hydraulic Modeller / Water Engineer, you’ll play an important role in delivering hydraulic modelling and engineering projects across New Zealand. You’ll undertake flood risk assessments, stormwater and water supply investigations, GIS analysis and infrastructure planning while contributing to multidisciplinary project teams. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their technical expertise while working on meaningful projects that positively impact communities. What you’ll be doing Develop, calibrate and apply hydraulic models for stormwater, wastewater, flood and water supply systems. Analyse model outputs and provide practical engineering recommendations. Support flood risk assessments, catchment studies and infrastructure planning projects. Undertake engineering analysis and contribute to concept and detailed design. Prepare high‑quality technical reports and engineering documentation. Utilise GIS software to analyse and visualise spatial data. Collaborate with engineers, scientists, project managers and digital specialists. Build strong relationships with clients, councils and key stakeholders. Contribute to innovation, digital engineering initiatives and continuous improvement. What you’ll bring You’ll have: A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent. Around five or more years’ experience in hydraulic modelling or water infrastructure projects. Experience using hydraulic modelling software such as InfoWorks ICM, MIKE+, HEC-RAS, WaterGEMS or similar. GIS experience using ArcGIS, QGIS or equivalent. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. A collaborative approach and a desire to continually learn and develop. Experience working with New Zealand local authorities or flood risk and stormwater projects will be highly regarded. Why join Zealandia? At Zealandia, you’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse and technically challenging projects that make a genuine difference. We offer: Flexible working arrangements. A supportive and collaborative team culture. Professional development and ongoing training. Exposure to innovative digital engineering technologies. Opportunities to grow your career as our business continues to expand. The chance to help build resilient communities across New Zealand. Ready to apply? If you’re looking for your next challenge and want to be part of a consultancy that’s passionate about innovation, collaboration and delivering outstanding outcomes, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and what excites you about joining Zealandia Consulting to [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr