Team Lead Asset Planning, Treatment

Taituarā; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Wellbeing programme

Professional development

5 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Tiaki Wai seeks a senior leader to drive asset management planning for water infrastructure across the Hutt Valley, Porirua, and Wellington region. You will shape long-term investment strategies, develop and maintain facility and bulk network plans, and ensure governance aligns with regulatory and resilience requirements.

With 10+ years in water infrastructure planning and a proven leadership track, you will lead a high-performing technical team, engage stakeholders, and translate data into

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Civil, Environmental or Process Engineering.
• 10+ years in water infrastructure planning.
• 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and report writing.
• Experience in asset lifecycle planning and capital programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead future-focused asset planning for water infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain facility and bulk network plans.
• Align lifecycle planning with capital programmes and governance.
• Set frameworks for condition assessment and reporting.
• Translate data into prioritized investment needs and risk reporting.
• Lead a technical team to deliver safe, affordable outcomes.

Skills

Asset management

Risk management

Leadership

Stakeholder comms

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Environmental/Process Engineering

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

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• 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

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

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.

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.