Water Operations Team Lead – Regional Impact

Tiaki Wai; Porirua; On-site; NZD 97,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing day

Professional development

Five weeks annual leave after 2 years

Job summary

Tiaki Wai is seeking an experienced Team Leader to lead our water operations team across the Porirua and Wellington City areas. Based at our Porirua Depot, you'll ensure safe, reliable, high-quality water services are delivered daily.

This role focuses on leadership, coaching, and operational excellence, driving customer outcomes and network performance while growing your leadership and technical expertise.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading operational or infrastructure-based teams.
• Experience working in water, utilities, civil infrastructure, or a similar industry.
• Strong people leadership, coaching, and performance management skills.
• A strong commitment to health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Experience managing budgets, costs, and operational performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Good computer literacy, including experience with asset management and work management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew delivering essential services to the community.
• Make a meaningful impact on water quality, network performance, and customer outcomes.
• Work within a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Grow your leadership capability and technical expertise.
• Contribute to the future of water services across the Wellington region.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Planning & organising

Problem solving

Education

NZ Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Pipeline Construction and Maintenance) Level 4

Tools

Asset management systems

Work management systems

Job description

Tiaki Wai is seeking an experienced Team Leader to lead our water operations team across the Porirua and Wellington City areas. Based at our Porirua Depot, you'll ensure safe, reliable, high-quality water services are delivered daily.

This role focuses on leadership, coaching, and operational excellence, driving customer outcomes and network performance while growing your leadership and technical expertise.