Water Engineer — Lead NZ Three-Waters Reform & Projects

NPAworldwide; Wellington; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide in Wellington is seeking an experienced water infrastructure engineer to help shape NZ's three-waters sector during a pivotal reform period. You will lead technical design and delivery across stormwater, wastewater, and drinking water projects, working directly with councils and water entities to influence outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold a civil engineering qualification, Washington Accord recognition, and CPEng status for senior roles.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering.
• Experience across the three-waters sector.
• CPEng status for Senior/Principal-level applicants.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Commercial acumen and track record of complex project delivery (leadership level).

Responsibilities

• Technical design and delivery of water, wastewater or stormwater infrastructure projects.
• Liaising with councils, water service entities and multidisciplinary teams.
• Acting as technical authority and mentoring engineers (Senior/leadership level).
• Ensuring technical outputs meet industry standards and client expectations.

Skills

Three-waters experience

Leadership / mentoring

Communication skills

Client relationship skills

Education

Washington Accord - Civil Engineering

Job description

NPAworldwide in Wellington is seeking an experienced water infrastructure engineer to help shape NZ's three-waters sector during a pivotal reform period. You will lead technical design and delivery across stormwater, wastewater, and drinking water projects, working directly with councils and water entities to influence outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold a civil engineering qualification, Washington Accord recognition, and CPEng status for senior roles.