Asset Management Advisor

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 97,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing programme

Professional development opportunities

Five weeks annual leave

Job summary

Tiaki Wai in Petone, Wellington, is seeking an engineer to strengthen the resilience and sustainability of drinking water treatment assets and associated automation systems. You will work in the Treatment Planning team, combining asset management with operational insight to support maintenance and renewal decisions.

You will oversee critical spares, validate asset data across Maximo, InfoAsset and P&IDs, and help upskill staff on CMMS.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or trade qualification.
• Experience in treatment plant operation desirable.
• Understanding of asset management principles.
• Strong data management and communication skills.
• Full NZ driver's licence.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Implement asset class and tactical asset management plans.
• Oversee critical spares management and ensure the resilience of operations.
• Contribute to strategic asset improvement investigations and renewal planning.
• Validate and maintain accurate asset data across systems (Maximo, InfoAsset, P&IDs).
• Assist in training staff on computerised maintenance management systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data management

Communication skills

Asset management

Driver's licence

Education

Engineering degree or trade qualification

Tools

Maximo

InfoAsset

P&ID drawings

Job description

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* Play a key role in ensuring the resilience and sustainability of Tiaki Wai's water treatment assets* Work with a collaborative team focused on innovation and continuous improvement* Enjoy a varied role combining technical expertise, data management, and stakeholder engagement**Location:** Petone, Wellington This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week.The remuneration midpoint for this role is $113,580 p.a. (including KiwiSaver), depending on skills and experience.**The opportunity**This is a great opportunity to play a key role in the long-term resilience and sustainability of Tiaki Wai's drinking water treatment assets and associated automation systems.Working within the Treatment Planning team, you'll combine asset management and operational insight to support maintenance and renewal planning, manage critical spares and contribute to longer-term investment decisions. You'll also help improve asset information and data quality, ensuring our teams have the information they need to make sound asset management decisions.* Implement asset class and tactical asset management plans* Oversee critical spares management and ensure the resilience of operations* Contribute to strategic asset improvement investigations and renewal planning* Validate and maintain accurate asset data across systems (Maximo, InfoAsset, P&IDs)* Assist in training staff on computerised maintenance management systems**About you****To be successful in this role, you will bring:*** Engineering degree or trade qualification* Treatment plant operation experience is desirable.* Understanding of asset management principles and industrial equipment* Strong analytical, data management, and communication skills* Full NZ driver's licence* Ability to interpret engineering drawings and P&ID**Benefits**At Tiaki 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.**Our benefits include:*** Flexible working arrangements, including up to two days working from home* Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually* Formal and informal professional development opportunities* Five weeks annual leave accrual will be available following two years of continual serviceFor a full list of our employee benefits, click here.**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.**Applications close on Wednesday, 30 September 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 Tiaki Wai Careers site, if you are a Tiaki Wai employee please apply using your work email.For further information, email: [e-mail] 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.