Graduate Engineer - Auckland

City Care Water; Auckland; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Mental health first aiders

Regular health check-ups

Flu vaccinations

Employee assistance programme

Women in Water network

BOOST discounts

Making Waves – Reward & Recognition

Job summary

Citycare Water is seeking three Graduate Engineers to help investigate sources of water entering wastewater systems and to support Auckland infrastructure projects.

You’ll work in the field and office, collect environmental data, and contribute to technical reports that improve water management across Auckland. Strong communication and organisational skills, plus a relevant engineering/environmental qualification, are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires engineering/environmental qualification and preferably NZ industry exposure.
• Good command of English and strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of field equipment and safety practices is important.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations of stormwater and wastewater networks.
• Inspect infrastructure to identify faults or infiltration sources.
• Collect and test water samples (ammonia testing included).
• Operate CCTV and smoke testing where needed.
• Record field data using tablets and asset systems.
• Prepare clear, concise investigation reports.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Organised planner

Field and office work

Education

Engineering/environmental qualification

Tools

CCTV inspection equipment

Water sample testing

Job description

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Protecting the health of our water.
We believe that’s worth caring about.

About Us:

At Citycare Water, we’re proud to be the country’s largest dedicated experts in three waters – around 600 good people, making it happen across 10 locations. We specialise in water network maintenance and reticulation renewal construction. We service almost a quarter of properties nationwide; and we maintain over 20,000kms of pipe network. That’s 2X the length of the NZ’s state highways! Water may seem like such an everyday thing. but that’s what makes it so important. every day, every living thing needs it.

So, join us on our mission to ensure every community has access to safe water for life - we believe that’s worth striving for.

About the job:

We’re looking for three keen Graduate Engineers to join our team of everyday heroes in Auckland!

You will help identify and investigate sources of water entering wastewater systems where it shouldn’t. This work helps prevent contamination reaching stormwater systems and local beaches.

You’ll work both in the field and in the office, investigating drainage networks, collecting environmental data, and contributing to technical reports that support better infrastructure management across the Auckland region.

This may include:

• Conduct field investigations of stormwater and wastewater networks
• Inspect public and private infrastructure to identify faults or infiltration sources
• Collect and test water samples (including ammonia testing)
• Operate CCTV inspection cameras and smoke testing equipment
• Record field data using digital tablets and asset systems
• Prepare clear and concise investigation reports

What you’ll need:

• Ideally you will have experience in the civil water and drainage industry in New Zealand.
• We are looking for someone with a relevant engineering/environmental tertiary qualification, and preferably someone with the relevant industry experience.
• Excellent English communication skills and be a quick learner.
• To be a well organised planner of works.
• You will need to be physically fit, health and safety focused and work well in a team as well as independently.
• A full class 1 licence and an ability to drive a manual is also essential.

You will need to be available for on call work once every 3rd week. Your work will predominantly be based within the central and western Auckland regions and may occasionally require you to work further afield.

All preferred candidates will be required to complete preemployment checks to the employer’s satisfaction. These checks include but are not limited to, Ministry of Justice criminal conviction report, medical assessment, and drug and alcohol testing.

Benefits and culture:

At our core, we believe that diverse teams drive better outcomes. We're proud to support and invest in initiatives that create a workplace where everyone feels they belong:

• Perks such as discounted health insurance, mental health first aiders, regular health check-ups, flu vaccinations and access to our employee assistance programme.
• Our Women in Water network provides resources, support and opportunities to thrive as a woman in your career and life in general. This wāhine-only environment is a safe space to connect, ask questions, share thoughts and experiences, support each other and have some fun.
• Employee benefits and discounts via BOOST.
• Making Waves – Reward & Recognition Program: We celebrate team members who truly live our values through our Making Waves program, recognising and rewarding outstanding contributions every quarter
• You’re covered from your very first day, with bereavement leave and five days’ sick leave available right from the start.
• Our culture values different perspectives and we provide mentorship and training to help all team members succeedand progress in their careers.