Groundwater Engineer Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Jul 2026

Learn to provide technical advice to developers and builders to ensure adherence to our water and wastewater master plans and infrastructure standards

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Senior Planning Engineer - Water

at Peak Recruitment New Zealand Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki(Hybrid)

$117,000 – $130,000 per year

Water supply infrastructure planning, capacity modelling and strategy
Live in Taranaki – mountains, surf and more time for what matters
Flexible working + professional development + wellbeing focus

Move beyond project delivery into a strategic water planning role with real influence.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19h ago

Listed two days ago

Water Engineer

at AlphaCon

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$110,000 – $135,000 per year

Join NZ's three-waters sector during genuine reform — shape how water infrastructure evolves, not just execute someone else's spec.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed seven days ago

Water Engineer

at Grada Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Rodney & North Shore, Auckland

Work on major water and wastewater infrastructure projects with genuine growth
Strong mentoring, excellent project variety, and a supportive team culture
Join a growing consultancy where your career can develop without limitations

Join a growing consultancy where your career can develop without the limitations

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Senior Engineer - Water Treatment

at Archway Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington(Hybrid)

Lead technically challenging wastewater projects
Provide technical expertise from concept to commissioning
Petone based with flexible working practices

An opportunity to influence technically challenging wastewater treatment projects that will impact the communities of the Wellington region.

Recruited byThomas Smith

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20h ago

Listed six days ago

Graduate Water Engineer

at Vitruvius

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Kickstart your water engineering career delivering infrastructure projects that support communities across Aotearoa while growing toward Chartership.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed eight days ago

3 Waters Engineer

at Fulton Hogan

This is a Full time job

Hamilton, Waikato

Work for one of NZ's largest contractors delivering high quality infrastructure
100% New Zealand owned and operated family business
A great opportunity to grow and develop your career with us

We're looking for a 3 Waters Engineer to join our Hamilton team in the Waikato.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8d ago

Listed two days ago

Water Engineer

at AlphaCon

This is a Full time job

Auckland

$110,000 – $130,000 per year

Help Auckland cope with growth, ageing pipes, and extreme weather — stormwater and wastewater work with real community impact.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Geotechnical Engineer

at Mills Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Senior leadership roles based in key NZ regions
Drive growth, capability, and technical excellence
Shape environmental and infrastructure outcomes nationwide

Lead major environmental and infrastructure projects across NZ. Regional Technical Director roles shaping local communities and national outcomes.

Recruited byKelly Roach

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Intermediate Civil Engineer

at Holmes

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Strong pipeline of complex and interesting projects
Join a collaborative working environment, focused on career development
Central Christchurch Location

Join a team of engineers with decades of experience and a business with some of the most complex and interesting engineering projects in the world.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

11d ago

Listed six days ago

Project Engineer - Te Pae o Tararua Ō2NL

at DOWNER NZ

This is a Full time job

Levin, Manawatu

Permanent, Full Time Opportunity!
Development programmes and ongoing career opportunities across NZ and Australia
Work with a close-knit and welcoming team!

Explore your next career move with Downer and our Infrastructure Delivery team. We are seeking a Project Engineer - Stormwater to join us

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed three days ago

Landfill Technician

at Magnetic

This is a Full time job

Whanganui Central, Manawatu

Attractive experience-dependent salary

Permanent Full-Time Opportunity
Hands-On Field-Based Role
ASAP Start

Hands-on Landfill Technician role in Whanganui, working across environmental systems, maintenance and field operations.

Recruited byKat van der Walt

subClassification: Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed eight days ago

Wastewater Engineer

at TRILITY Pty Ltd

This is a Full time job

Queenstown Central, Otago(Hybrid)

Hybrid working – in office/site and work from home
Attractive remuneration package + incentive scheme
Career development opportunities with a growing company

Provide operations and technical support in water quality to our growing team in NZ. Use your skills to help our community and the environment!

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8d ago

Listed nine days ago

Senior Geotechnical & Civil Engineer

at Engineering Geology Ltd

This is a Full time job

Albany, Auckland

$140,000 – $190,000 per year

Opportunity for a Senior Engineer who enjoys technically challenging design work and meaningful client and project responsibility.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Principal Planning Engineer - Water Treatment

at Watercare Services Limited

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland

Income protection and life insurance.

Work in a strong team of professionals.
Great culture with a work/life balance.
Career development opportunities.

The focus of this role is to drive and develop the Asset Management Plan (AMP) based on the expectations of our servicing strategies.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

23d ago•Expiring

Listed six days ago

Principal Geotechnical Engineer (relocate to Hawke's Bay, Taupō or Gisborne)

at WSP New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Diverse, multidisciplinary environment
Excellent team and people focused culture
Impactful projects that shape the future of local and regional infrastructure

Join a global leader in engineering and advisory, shaping communities and advancing humanity through science-based expertise and innovation.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Civil Engineer

at Damwatch Engineering Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$125,000 – $145,000 per year

1. Work on Meaningful Infrastructure Projects
2. Build a Specialist Career in Dam Engineering
3. Join a Collaborative, High-Performing Team

Contribute to the delivery of civil infrastructure projects while developing specialist skills in dam engineering, dam safety and water infrastructure

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Technical Principal Engineer - Water

at WSP New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Leading Benefits Package offered

Detailed Design engineering projects
Flexible work options available
Join a high performing team

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects across Aotearoa.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

18h ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Senior Engineer - Water

at WSP New Zealand

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Leading benefits package offered

Detailed Design engineering projects
Diverse projects and workstreams
Join a high performing team

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects across Aotearoa.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

21h ago

Listed one day ago

Process Engineer

at Stantec New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland(Hybrid)

Expand your career in a leading global engineering consulting company
Be a part of a team of experienced & knowledgeable technical experts
Work with local & global focus championing innovation and technical excellence

We have a great opportunity for a Process Engineer to join our growing team!

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Water Engineer

at 84 Recruitment Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

NZD 130000 - 150000 per annum, Bonus + Flex + PD

Career Progression Pathways + Full Support Towards CPEng + On the Job Learning
Giving Back Paid Volunteer Day + Social Events + Free Coffee at Local Cafe
Long Service Leave + Bonus Scheme + Birthday Leave

Forward-thinking, mid-sized consultancy shaping Aotearoa’s future through sustainable engineering and design.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed six days ago

Civil Engineer - Christchurch

at Baseline Group

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

We have an opportunity for an experienced Intermediate Civil Engineer.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed two days ago

Geotechnical Engineer

at AlphaCon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$105,000 – $125,000 per year

Hands-on ground investigation across land, commercial, and industrial development — real autonomy, real site time

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Hydrogeologist

at Pattle Delamore Partners Ltd

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Flexible and hybrid working, plus health insurance and other benefits
Build your career with clear development opportunities and genuine balance
Opportunity to be a part of significant, high-profile, and complex projects

Deliver on meaningful projects, grow your career, and enjoy genuine work-life balance with an employee-owned consultancy

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

2d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Environmental Consultant

at EnviroCo Ltd

This is a Full time job

Harewood, Canterbury

A balanced mix of field work, office consulting and client engagement
Small team where your ideas and expertise are valued
Supportive team culture with opportunities to grow

Varied Environmental Consultant role combining site work, technical expertise and client relationships in a growing Canterbury consultancy.

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

21d ago

Listed twenty four days ago