Drinking Water Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Nov 2026

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IT Operations Specialist

at Waitī Waters Limited

This is a Full time job

Masterton, Wellington(Hybrid)

Work across end-user technology, applications and infrastructure.
Help establish reliable technology services as Waitī Waters grows.
See the direct impact of your support on people working across the organisation.

Keep Waitī Waters’ technology running smoothly with practical IT support and a secure, reliable environment.

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Water Treatment Technician - Fixed term until March 2027

at Tauranga City Council

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Full-time, fixed-term opportunity until March 2027
Hands-on variety across three water treatment plants and pump stations
Bring your technical or trade experience to a supportive, practical team

Put your technical skills to work operating and maintaining the treatment plants that keep Tauranga's drinking water clean, safe and flowing

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Listed one day ago

Water Treatment Technician/Trainee (3 Waters)

at Dunedin City Council

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Supportive team with ongoing training and development
Five weeks' annual leave
Secure role providing an essential community service

Support Dunedin’s water supply through hands-on operational work, industry training, and ongoing career development.

1d ago

Listed one day ago

IT Operations Specialist

at Waitī Waters Limited

This is a Full time job

Masterton, Wellington(Hybrid)

Work across end-user technology, applications and infrastructure.
Help establish reliable technology services as Waitī Waters grows.
See the direct impact of your support on people working across the organisation.

Keep Waitī Waters’ technology running smoothly with practical IT support and a secure, reliable environment.

1d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Expression of Interest - Water Connections

at Citycare Water

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Join New Zealand’s largest dedicated three waters experts.
Help ensure every community has access to safe water for life.
Be part of an inclusive and vibrant company culture.

Join an inclusive and vibrant culture where effort is rewarded, fresh ideas are welcome, and success is celebrated. No two days are the same!

12d ago

Listed one day ago

Data and Analytics Specialist

at Waitī Waters Limited

This is a Full time job

Masterton, Wellington(Hybrid)

Work with diverse data across an essential-services organisation.
Help establish strong data and information practices from an early stage.
Make organisational information more useful, reliable and accessible.

Turn data into meaningful insights, building the reporting, analytics and information foundations that support better decisions across Waitī Waters.

1d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Water Treatment Technician - Fixed term until March 2027

at Tauranga City Council

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Full-time, fixed-term opportunity until March 2027
Hands-on variety across three water treatment plants and pump stations
Bring your technical or trade experience to a supportive, practical team

Put your technical skills to work operating and maintaining the treatment plants that keep Tauranga's drinking water clean, safe and flowing

11d ago•Expiring

Listed thirteen days ago

Qualified Water Technician (Level 4 PCM - Drinking Water Strand) - Supervisor

at North Drill Ltd

This is a Full time job

Whangarei Central, Northland

• Lead major water projects and own successful delivery.
• Guide multiple onsite teams using your Level 4 expertise
• Build strong relationships in a varied, high-impact role.

Utilities Maintenance - Level 4 Water Technician Supervisor to plan works, organise teams, and deliver projects safely and efficiently.

13d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Water Engineer

at Tauranga City Council

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Total Annual Remuneration $117,000 - $130,000

Lead key water network upgrades and renewal projects
Use digital tools and technology to improve network performance
Join a collaborative team making a real impact for Tauranga's community

Help shape our drinking water network, delivering upgrades and solutions that keep our infrastructure safe, reliable and future-ready

18d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Expression of Interest - Central & South Auckland

at Citycare Water

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Join New Zealand’s largest dedicated three waters experts.
Help ensure every community has access to safe water for life.
No two days are the same.

Join an inclusive and vibrant culture where effort is rewarded, fresh ideas are welcome, and success is celebrated. No two days are the same!

12d ago

Listed one day ago

Customer Lead

at Waitī Waters Limited

This is a Full time job

Masterton, Wellington(Hybrid)

Put the customer at the heart of a new organisation.
Establish customer services and ways of working from an early stage.
Make a tangible difference to how people experience their water services.

Lead the customer experience at Waitī Waters, shaping how people access services, resolve issues and interact with their water services provider.

1d ago

Listed five days ago

Civil Engineer/Graduate Civil Engineer

at Smart Developments Limited t/as G&C Diggers

This is a Full time job

Carterton, Wellington

Civil Engineer to join our team working on Civil infrastructure projects including subdivisions, roading, drainage and Three Waters infrastructure.

5d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Process Engineer | Water & Wastewater

at Peak Recruitment New Zealand Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hamilton, Waikato(Hybrid)

This position is based in New Plymouth, Taranaki

Be NPDC’s process specialist - solve treatment challenges & drive improvements
Regular weekday hours, with time to enjoy family life & Taranaki
Competitive package with 5 weeks’ annual leave

Take ownership of treatment optimisation and shape greenfield and brownfield projects, seeing improvements through from concept to operation

21d ago

Listed one day ago

Connections Administrator

at Tiaki Wai

This is a Full time job

Petone, Wellington(Hybrid)

Support three water connection and land development compliance applications
Busy role, managing a high-volume inbox
Based in Petone, close to the train station, shops and beach

Work in a supportive team environment; providing administrative support and managing the Connections and Major Developments team inbox.

1d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Infrastructure Development Engineer

at Selwyn Water Limited

This is a Full time job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Impactful role in community water safety
Diverse projects from design to handover
Opportunities to learn from colleagues

Assess and ensure new water infrastructure meets standards, supporting Selwyn's growth with safe, reliable services for community wellbeing.

13d ago

Listed ten hours ago

Water Engineer

at Pattle Delamore Partners Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Competitive market salary with insurance benefits

Flexible and hybrid working, with a strong focus on work-life balance
Employee-owned consultancy with clear career development opportunities
Work on technically challenging three waters projects

Join PDP’s Wellington team as a Senior Water Engineer, delivering meaningful three waters projects with flexible working & career development

10h ago

Listed one day ago

Team Leader Water - Porirua

at Tiaki Wai

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Porirua, Wellington

Lead a crew delivering essential services to the community
Bring your passion for leadership to our Water team!
Perm position available in Porirua

Play a critical role in ensuring safe, reliable, and high-quality water services are delivered to our communities every day.

1d ago

Listed six days ago

Wastewater Treatment Plant Technician

at New Plymouth District Council

This is a Full time job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

An organisation that will support and develop your career!
5 weeks annual leave + birthday leave
Keen on making an impact and being part of something bigger.

If you enjoy hands-on work, problem-solving, and being part of a collaborative team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

6d ago

Listed one day ago

Business Applications Specialist

at Waitī Waters Limited

This is a Full time job

Masterton, Wellington(Hybrid)

Work across a broad range of core business applications.
Shape and improve systems as Waitī Waters establishes its operations.
Make a visible impact across an essential services organisation.

Help shape and improve the business systems at the heart of a new water services organisation, connecting technology, information and people.

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Treatment Technician

at Hauraki District Council

This is a Full time job

Paeroa, Waikato

$84,000 - $99,000 (depending on experience)

Opportunity to join Waikato Waters
Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
The chance to make a tangible difference in your community

Are you a qualified treatment technician looking to contribute to the wellbeing of your community?

7d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Senior Process Engineer and Process Engineer

at Apex Water Limited

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Competitive salary

Join Apex Water as a Senior Process Engineer or Process Engineer, delivering water and wastewater solutions from Auckland or Christchurch.

11d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Rural Irrigation Technician - Labourer

at Canterbury Water Services Ltd

This is a Full time job

Rangiora, Canterbury

$25 – $35 per hour

Rural Setting
Growth in role
Weekends off

Entry level laboring role in rural irrigation systems installation and maintenance. Live and work local with great job security.

19d ago

Listed one day ago

Technology and Information Lead

at Waitī Waters Limited

This is a Full time job

Masterton, Wellington(Hybrid)

Establish modern technology capability from an early stage.
Work across both corporate and operational technology for essential services.
Shape how technology and information support Waitī Waters as it grows.

Lead the technology, information & digital capability that will underpin reliable water services and enable a new organisation to perform at its best

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Environmental Monitoring Officer - Water and Wastes

at Northland Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Whangarei Central, Northland

Generous leave allowance
Fieldwork, investigations, and environmental protection all in one role.
Help keep Northland’s waterways healthy for future generations.

Be part of work that matters - getting out on the ground to investigate, engage, and protect Northland’s environment.

4d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Water & Wastewater Treatment Operator - Whangamata

at Citycare Water

This is a Full time job

Whangamata, Waikato

Join New Zealand’s largest dedicated three waters experts.
Help ensure every community has access to safe water for life.
Work somewhere effort is rewarded, fresh ideas are welcome, and success is celeb

Join an inclusive and vibrant culture where effort is rewarded, fresh ideas are welcome, and success is celebrated. No two days are the same!

22d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago