Senior Engineer Network Operations

Tiaki Wai; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 112,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working up to 2 days WFH

Wellbeing programme with paid day off

Professional development opportunities

5 weeks annual leave after 2 years

Job summary

Tiaki Wai seeks a Senior Engineer Network Operations to monitor and optimise three waters networks, delivering safe, reliable service. You will set performance baselines, advise on upgrades and lead during major incidents to ensure rapid, safe service recovery.

Applicants should hold a relevant engineering qualification, NZ Driver’s Licence, and experience with hydraulic systems and SCADA/telemetry. The role is based at the Petone office with flexible working options.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary engineering qualification and a full NZ Class 1 Drivers Licence.
• Proven experience monitoring and analysing water, wastewater and stormwater networks or comparable critical infrastructure.
• Strong technical knowledge of hydraulic systems, SCADA / telemetry and control systems.
• Experience developing operational procedures and KPIs to improve consistency and network performance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Monitor real-time three waters network performance using SCADA, telemetry and operational data.
• Analyse trends, incidents and system data to identify risks, root causes and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and optimise performance monitoring tools, dashboards, reporting frameworks and operational KPIs.
• Advise on network performance, control and monitoring systems, including future upgrades and improvements.
• Lead technical decision-making during significant incidents and support rapid, safe service recovery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Decisive under pressure

Education

NZ Class 1 Drivers Licence

Tools

SCADA

Telemetry

Hydraulic systems

Job description

• Monitor three waters network performance to ensure safe, reliable service
• Use real-time data and SCADA to identify risks and improve resilience
• Petone office based position

This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week.

The remuneration range for this role is $112,118.39 to $158,284,79 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience.

The opportunity

As Senior Engineer Network Operations, you will monitor the performance of Tiaki Wai’s three waters networks, ensuring they operate within established parameters and supporting safe, reliable service delivery to customers and communities. You will also establish trusted performance baselines, provide expert advice when network performance is reduced, and contribute technical expertise to future control and monitoring solutions.

You Will

• Monitor real-time three waters network performance using SCADA, telemetry and operational data
• Analyse trends, incidents and system data to identify risks, root causes and improvement opportunities
• Develop and optimise performance monitoring tools, dashboards, reporting frameworks and operational KPIs
• Advise on network performance, control and monitoring systems, including future upgrades and improvements
• Lead technical decision-making during significant incidents and support rapid, safe service recovery

About You

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• A relevant tertiary engineering qualification and a full NZ Class 1 Drivers Licence
• Proven experience monitoring and analysing water, wastewater and stormwater networks or comparable critical infrastructure
• Strong technical knowledge of hydraulic systems, SCADA / telemetry and control systems
• Experience developing operational procedures and KPIs to improve consistency and network performance
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure

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 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

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: Sunday 15th November 2026

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.