Senior Modeller - Water Networks

Watercare Services Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Life and income protection insurance

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Watercare Services Limited in Auckland seeks an experienced Senior Modeller – Water Networks to help shape Auckland’s water system. You’ll lead hydraulic modelling, support planning and major infrastructure investment, and translate complex outputs into actionable recommendations.

You’ll work across planning, development, operations and capital delivery with internal teams and partners, ensuring fit-for-purpose models and timely investment decisions.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil or mechanical engineering.
• 10+ years’ hydraulic modelling experience in water networks.
• Proficiency in InfoWorks WS Pro and network analysis tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Collaborative approach with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Undertake hydraulic modelling assessments for water network and servicing plans.
• Review, validate and audit hydraulic models for fitness-for-purpose.
• Develop and assess modelling scenarios covering growth and operations.
• Provide modelling input into feasibility studies and project delivery.
• Support planning for Auckland’s growth through capacity assessments and consents.
• Contribute to servicing plans and Asset Management Plan inputs.
• Collaborate with internal teams, developers and consultants.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Civil or Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

InfoWorks WS Pro

Network analysis tools

Job description

He kōrero mō mātou | About Watercare

Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata. When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy. There's never been a better time to join Watercare. We're delivering a $15.2 billion, 10-year capital investment programme, the largest in our history, creating opportunities to work on transformative infrastructure, sustainability and digital projects that will shape Auckland's future. With more than $4 million invested every day, you'll be part of work that makes a lasting difference to our communities and environment.

He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About this role

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Modeller – Water Networks to join our Strategy and Planning team in Newmarket. This is an opportunity to use your hydraulic modelling expertise to help shape the future of Auckland’s water network. You’ll undertake modelling and analysis that supports network planning, growth, development and major infrastructure investment, helping us understand network performance, identify constraints and determine the right solutions for the future. Working across planning, development, operations and capital delivery, you’ll use hydraulic models to provide clear technical insights that support important infrastructure and servicing decisions. You’ll also contribute to Watercare’s network servicing plans and Asset Management Plan, ensuring investment is appropriately timed and responds to Auckland’s changing needs.

What you’ll be doing In this role, you will: Undertake hydraulic modelling assessments for water network and transmission servicing plans, studies and feasibility work. Review, validate and audit hydraulic models to ensure they are fit for purpose. Develop and assess modelling scenarios covering growth, development and operational requirements, identifying network constraints and recommending solutions. Provide modelling input into feasibility studies, option assessments, project delivery, commissioning and operational investigations. Support planning for Auckland’s growth through capacity assessments, design reviews, major development applications, private plan changes and Fast Track Resource Consent applications. Contribute to water network and transmission servicing plans and Asset Management Plan inputs, helping inform future infrastructure investment, timing and triggers. Work collaboratively with internal teams, developers, engineering consultants and other partners to support effective network planning and infrastructure outcomes.

Ngą pūkenga e rapu nei mątou | About you

You’ll be an experienced water network modeller who combines strong technical capability with an analytical mindset and the ability to turn complex modelling outputs into clear, practical advice.

You’ll bring:

• A relevant degree, likely in civil or mechanical engineering.
• More than 10 years’ relevant water networks hydraulic modelling experience.
• Strong hydraulic modelling capability, with proficiency in InfoWorks WS Pro and knowledge of network analysis tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think laterally and challenge the status quo.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical information clearly.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build constructive relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in infrastructure or development planning, network design or operations would be advantageous, as would being a Chartered Professional Engineer or working towards chartership.

Ngą hua mŏu | What's in it for you

We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including:

• Training and development opportunities
• Life and income protection insurance plans
• Generous parental leave
• Employee discounts at a range of large retailers