Lead Hydraulic Modeller, Water Networks

Watercare

Auckland

Hybrid

NZD 160,000 - 210,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

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Life and income protection insurance
Generous parental leave
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Job summary

Watercare is seeking a Principal Modeller - Water Networks in central Auckland. You will provide expert hydraulic modelling leadership, governance and mentoring across planning and capital programmes.

Assumed focus on complex modelling, stakeholder collaboration and scalable solutions to support Auckland's growth. This role requires 15+ years experience, Chartered status, and strong communication with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in hydraulic modelling and/or water network planning.
  • Chartered Professional status.
  • Expert knowledge of hydraulic modelling tools, particularly InfoWorks WS Pro.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership, governance and quality assurance for hydraulic modelling across Watercare.
  • Lead complex hydraulic modelling assessments using InfoWorks WS Pro.
  • Review, validate and audit hydraulic models to support planning and investment decisions.
  • Develop and assess network growth, development and operational modelling scenarios.
  • Mentor and develop hydraulic modellers and drive best practice across the organisation.
  • Build strong relationships with Watercare, the development community and industry partners.
  • Defend and justify modelling and servicing positions to internal and external parties.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling
Water network planning
Leadership
Stakeholder engagement

Education

Chartered Professional status

Tools

InfoWorks WS Pro

Job description

Watercare is seeking a Principal Modeller - Water Networks in central Auckland. You will provide expert hydraulic modelling leadership, governance and mentoring across planning and capital programmes.

Assumed focus on complex modelling, stakeholder collaboration and scalable solutions to support Auckland's growth. This role requires 15+ years experience, Chartered status, and strong communication with cross-functional teams.

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