Technical Advisor Condition Assessment at Wellington Water

Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

104929.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Asset Inspection, Condition Assessment, Maintenance Planning, Data Gathering, Visual Inspections, CCTV, Pressure Testing, Dye Testing, Asset Management Systems, Problem Solving, Investigative Skills, Traffic Management, Health and Safety

Industry

Utilities

Description

Play a key role in ensuring reliability and resilience of the three waters network Deliver routine, planned assessment activities Company vehicle provided, Petone office base, This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week The remuneration range for this role is $74,325 to $104,929 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience The opportunity As Technical Advisor Condition Assessment you will join a new team playing a key role in ensuring the reliability and resilience of the three waters network (water supply, wastewater, and stormwater) through the delivery of routine, planned condition assessment activities. You will focus on gathering accurate data on asset condition to ensure insights are turned into meaningful data to inform asset management, maintenance planning, and investment decisions. In this role you will: Schedule and undertake routine condition assessments of all pipes across the three waters network Collaborate with both internal and external teams on planned and reactive work to assist in the collection of condition assessment information Gather data on asset condition by completing assessments using assessment methods including visual inspections, CCTV, pressure testing and dye testing Plan and establish traffic management controls when required About you To be successful in this role you will bring: Practical experience in asset inspection, condition assessment or maintenance in a utility or infrastructure environment in relation to three waters Experience using computer-based asset management systems Strong problem solving and investigative skills A relevant Technical or Trade qualification or equivalent practical experience Traffic Management qualification or experience (desirable) A full NZ Class 1 Drivers Licence and a strong commitment to health and safety 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: Monday 30th 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 and have an appropriate Visa.

Responsibilities

The role involves scheduling and undertaking routine condition assessments across the three waters network, focusing on gathering accurate asset condition data. This data will inform asset management, maintenance planning, and investment decisions.