Engineer Network Services - 12-Month Fixed-Term

The opportunity We are seeking a dedicated three waters engineer to join the Engineering Services Team. In this role, you will be responsible for assessing the performance and condition and looking for optimisation opportunities of either our water and network systems or our regional drinking water and wastewater regional treatment plants. This work will directly improve the organisational understanding of these assets and how best to make sure they're still serving our communities, businesses, and the environment. With a focus on innovation and collaborative problem-solving, you will investigate issues, develop plans, and recommend interventions to enhance network performance and sustainability. Opportunity to grow your skill set as an engineer. Key responsibilities Solve complex engineering problems across your portfolio to make a difference in the community Collaborate with multiple teams across the organisation to steer 3 waters outcomes Based in our Petone office close to the train station, beach and shops This is a full-time, 12-month fixed term position of 40 hours per week. The remuneration range for this role is $86,230 to $121,736 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience. You will get to : conduct project investigation work - finding, defining and understanding problems and coming up with innovative solutions provide technical writing briefs, cost estimates and technical memos work collaboratively across the organisation provide technical support throughout the business About you a BE in Engineering (preferably civil, chemical or environmental engineering) an ability to solve complex engineering problems strong written and verbal communication skills self-motivation and desire for personal continuous learning Benefits At Tikai Wai, 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. flexible working arrangements including up to two days working from home Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually Petone office-based position About us Tiaki Wai is a council-owned organisation responsible for managing the delivery of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services across Hutt Valley, Porirua, and Wellington. We manage public-owned extensive water infrastructure and oversee the delivery of safe and reliable services for our communities. We focus on long-term investment, asset management, maintenance, and delivering major infrastructure projects that support public health, environmental protection, and regional growth. Water is a precious taonga. At Tiaki Wai, we put care into every drop and are guided by our values of Integrity, Care, and Leadership. We work directly with water consumers and in partnership with councils and mana whenua to deliver better water outcomes for current and future generations. Application deadline Applications close : Sunday, 2 August 2026. Compliance Applicants for safety sensitive roles will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Tiaki Wai. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa. #J-18808-Ljbffr