Senior Engineer Network Operations

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 112,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements up to 2%

Wellbeing programme

Formal professional development

5 weeks annual leave after 2 years of

Job summary

Tiaki Wai is seeking a Senior Engineer Network Operations to monitor three waters networks and ensure safe, reliable service. You will use SCADA, telemetry and data to establish baselines, advise on performance, and contribute to future upgrades.

The role is office-based in Petone and full‑time, with strong emphasis on incident response and technical leadership. You will monitor, analyse and improve system performance, develop dashboards and KPIs, and provide expert guidance for resilient

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary engineering qualification and a full NZ Class 1 Drivers Licence.
• Experience monitoring and analysing water, wastewater or stormwater networks or similar critical infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems, SCADA/telemetry and control systems.
• Experience developing procedures and KPIs to improve performance and consistency.
• Analytical mindset with solid communication skills 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 improvements.
• Develop performance monitoring tools, dashboards, reporting frameworks and operational KPIs.
• Advise on network performance, control and monitoring systems including future upgrades.
• Lead technical decision-making during significant incidents and support rapid service recovery.

Skills

SCADA monitoring

Telemetry data analysis

Dashboard & KPI reporting

Critical infrastructure awareness

Strong communication

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

SCADA systems

Hydraulic systems knowledge

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.

• 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.