Wastewater Senior Modeller

August 22, 2024

Wellington Water

Lower Hutt

FULL TIME & OTHER

Develop your career through continued learning and development opportunities
Flexibility to work from home 2 days per week
Permanent position, based near the cafes and beach in our Petone office

This is a full time position of 40 hours per week

The remuneration range for this role is $106,892 to $150,906 p.a. (including Kiwi Saver) depending on skills and experience.
The opportunity
Work within our Modelling team and alongside our Network Engineering and Land Development teams, performing hydraulic modelling for land development enquiries and network planning for future growth. You will contribute to the management of 3 waters asset data and take the lead on resolving complex issues, reviewing work and providing support and technical guidance to others.
You will:

Develop, maintain and operate wastewater hydraulic models
Support the growth agenda with respect to water infrastructure, planning and network performance
Develop strategies and policies for urban development and Civil Engineering Practice
Contribute to the development of operations and capital expenditure proposals
Develop and mentor less experienced colleagues

About you
To be successful in this role you will bring:

A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (such as Engineering or Science)
Demonstrated experience in hydraulic modelling in wastewater, ideally using Info Works ICM
A background in the design of drainage and water infrastructure solutions
Experience in assessing land development proposals and in GIS
An awareness of Resource Management Act and Building Act processes

Benefits

At Wellington Water, 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

For a full list of our employee benefits click here.
About us
Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. We’re a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.
The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.
Applications: We will be reviewing and progressing applications as they are received, so don't delay, get your application in now!

How to apply
To view a copy of the position description: click here
To apply for the role, click on the ”apply” button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site, please note if you are a Wellington Water employee please apply using your work email.
For further information, email: Join Us@wellingtonwater.co.nz
Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.

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