Engineer - Land Development

Tiaki Wai Limited; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible WFH up to 2 days

Wellbeing programme with one paid day

Professional development opportunities

Five weeks annual leave after two yrs

Job summary

Tiaki Wai Limited in Petone is seeking an Engineer, Land Development to shape water infrastructure for the Wellington region. You will collaborate with developers, councils, consultants and internal teams to ensure sustainable, resilient water networks that support growth.

Five years post-qualification experience in Three Waters or Land Development or Surveying is expected. A Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) is required, along with knowledge of the RMA and district planning procedures and three

Qualifications

• Five years post-qualification experience in water, land development or surveying.
• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) required.
• Working knowledge of the Resource Management Act and district planning procedures.
• Knowledge of three waters engineering standards and specifications.
• Excellent communication skills and customer service ethos.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert engineering advice to support sustainable, well-planned water infrastructure for new developments.
• Collaborate with developers, councils, consultants and internal teams to balance growth with long-term network performance.
• Engage with communities to influence quality development decisions for generations to come.

Skills

Five years exp

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Customer service ethos

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)

Tools

Three Waters Standards

RMA familiarity

District planning procedures

Job description

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• Expand your expertise across land development, consenting, and environmental planning
• Engage directly with developers, councils, and communities in a highly influential customer-facing role
• Petone-based role with easy access to rail, coast and local amenities

We will consider full-time or part-time hours for this permanent position.

The fulltime remuneration midpoint for the role is $104,884.25 (including KiwiSaver) annually depending on skills and experience.

The opportunity

As an Engineer Land Development, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our region by ensuring new developments are supported by sustainable, resilient, and well-planned water infrastructure. Working closely with developers, councils, consultants, and internal teams, you'll provide expert engineering advice that balances growth needs with the long-term performance of our water networks.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Tiaki Wai at the beginning of a new chapter for water services in the Wellington metropolitan area. You'll be part of an organisation committed to putting customers and communities at the centre of everything we do, delivering safe and dependable water services while helping create a trusted and environmentally sustainable water utility.

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical capability with excellent communication and relationship-building skills. If you're passionate about delivering great customer outcomes, collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, and influencing quality development decisions that benefit our communities for generations to come, we'd love to hear from you.

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• A minimum five years post qualification experience preferably in Three Waters or Land Development or Surveying
• A Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)
• Working knowledge of the Resource Management Act and district planning procedures
• Knowledge of three Waters Engineering Standards and Specifications
• Excellent communication skills and customer service ethos
• Ability to work in a collective and collaborative environment

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 service

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 Sunday, 27 September 2026.

For further information, email: ******@tiakiwai.co.nz

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.