Strategic Water Asset Management Leader

WSP in New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in New Zealand is seeking a Technical Principal – Water Asset Management to lead our Water team in Auckland. This senior role provides technical leadership to improve asset performance, resilience, and investment planning for clients across the water sector.

You will guide strategy, lifecycle management, and regulatory readiness, build trusted relationships with clients and regulators, and contribute to thought leadership that strengthens WSP’s market profile.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of asset management, water services or advisory consulting.
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field and professional registration.
• Experience in water supply and/or wastewater asset management.
• Strong understanding of ISO 55000/55001 and asset management systems.
• Knowledge of NZ water sector drivers, reform and disclosure requirements.
• Proven ability to work with clients, senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead water asset management services across strategy and planning.
• Oversee lifecycle management, investment, risk and resilience.
• Deliver asset performance improvements and regulatory readiness.
• Build trusted advisor relationships and support business development.
• Contribute to thought leadership and market profile.

Skills

Asset management

Leadership

Water assets

Stakeholder management

ISO 55001

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field

Professional registration or accreditation

Job description

WSP in New Zealand is seeking a Technical Principal – Water Asset Management to lead our Water team in Auckland. This senior role provides technical leadership to improve asset performance, resilience, and investment planning for clients across the water sector.

You will guide strategy, lifecycle management, and regulatory readiness, build trusted relationships with clients and regulators, and contribute to thought leadership that strengthens WSP’s market profile.