Senior Water Asset Management Leader

WSP; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP NZ is seeking a Technical Principal – Water Asset Management to lead asset management services across strategy, planning, lifecycle, investment, risk and performance. You will guide clients, manage stakeholders and drive regulatory readiness in complex water systems.

Join a global consultancy with deep NZ expertise, working with senior teams to shape resilient water networks and trusted advisor relationships while contributing to thought leadership and business growth.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification and professional registration or accreditation required.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in asset management and/or advisory consulting.
• Demonstrated experience in water supply and/or wastewater asset management.
• Strong understanding of ISO 55000/55001 and asset management system thinking.
• Understanding of New Zealand water sector drivers, reform and information disclosure requirements.
• Proven ability to work with clients, senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
• Current clean driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead water asset management services across strategy, planning, lifecycle management, investment, risk, resilience, performance and asset information.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with water sector clients and regulated suppliers.
• Support business development and contribute to thought leadership that strengthens WSP’s market profile.

Skills

Asset management

Water services

Utilities consulting

Advisory consulting

Stakeholder management

ISO 55000/55001

Water sector knowledge

Driver's licence

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification and professional registration/accreditation

Job description

WSP NZ is seeking a Technical Principal – Water Asset Management to lead asset management services across strategy, planning, lifecycle, investment, risk and performance. You will guide clients, manage stakeholders and drive regulatory readiness in complex water systems.

Join a global consultancy with deep NZ expertise, working with senior teams to shape resilient water networks and trusted advisor relationships while contributing to thought leadership and business growth.