Team Lead Asset Planning, Treatment

Tiaki Wai; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working (WFH up to 2 days)

Wellbeing programme

Professional development opportunities

5 weeks annual leave after 2 years

Job summary

Tiaki Wai, based in the Petone office, seeks a senior leader to shape asset management planning for water facilities and the bulk network. You will develop and maintain management plans, integrate lifecycle planning with investment prioritisation, and ensure governance aligns with regulatory and resilience goals.

You will lead a technical team, establish risk-based condition assessments, translate health data into investment needs, and support long-term service outcomes for communities while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental or Process Engineering.
• 10+ years’ experience in water infrastructure planning.
• 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience leading technical teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of asset lifecycle and risk-informed planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic asset planning for water facilities and bulk networks.
• Develop and maintain Facility and Bulk Network Management Plans and capital programmes.
• Set condition assessment frameworks and translate data into investments.
• Lead a high-performing technical team and coordinate cross-team projects.

Skills

Asset management

Risk assessment

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project scoping

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Regulatory frameworks

Water systems knowledge

Education

Civil/Environmental/Process Eng.

Job description

• A new people leadership role in Asset Management Planning

• Utilise both your technical skills and strategic thinking

• Based in our Petone office close to the train station, beach and shops

This is a full time position of 40 hours per week

The opportunity

Take the lead in shaping the future of our treatment facilities and bulk water network through strategic, integrated and future-focused asset planning. You will develop and maintain Facility and Bulk Network Management Plans, integrate lifecycle planning with investment prioritisation and technical governance, and ensure robust inputs into the Asset Management Plan and capital programme.

You will set condition assessment frameworks and performance requirements, interpret asset health and treatment performance data, and translate evidence into transparent risk reporting and targeted investment needs. You will commission priority investigations, represent planning during project scoping, and work across teams so that capital projects align with regulatory obligations, resilience outcomes and long-term service needs. You will also lead a high-performing technical team focused on reliable, affordable and sustainable outcomes for our communities.

About you

• Deep knowledge of water supply, wastewater treatment and drainage systems, including asset lifecycle planning and relevant regulatory frameworks

• Demonstrated experience developing risk-informed asset management plans, renewal strategies and long-term investment programmes

• Strong capability in condition assessment, asset health and performance analysis, and translating evidence into prioritised investment needs

• Experience commissioning technical investigations and providing effective planning input to project scoping and delivery

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental or Process Engineering

• 10+ years’ experience in water infrastructure planning, including 3+ years in a leadership role

• Proven ability to lead technical teams, manage performance and drive strategic outcomes

• Strong stakeholder engagement, report writing and visual presentation skills

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, 18 October 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.