Surface Water Full Time Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Intermediate Civil/Environmental Engineer

at Fraser Thomas Ltd

This is a Full time job

Ellerslie, Auckland

Real project ownership – You will be involved in decisions, not just delivery
Flexible working arrangements
Structured mentoring

Real project ownership – You will be involved in decisions, not just delivery
Flexible working arrangements
Structured mentoring

Minimum 3 years’ experience in civil and environmental engineering

subClassification: Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Experienced House Washing, Water Blasting, Building Wash Technician

at Maximum Cleaning Services Limited

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Onehunga, Auckland

$25 – $38 per hour

Based in Onehunga
Work throughout Auckland
Solid weekly hours

Based in Onehunga
Work throughout Auckland
Solid weekly hours

Experienced Water Blaster/House Wash or Building Wash Technician? Take your career to the maximum. Solid hours, Run your own team!

subClassification: Cleaning ServicesCleaning Services

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

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Listed seven hours ago

Intermediate Civil/Environmental Engineer

at Fraser Thomas Ltd

This is a Full time job

Ellerslie, Auckland

Real project ownership – You will be involved in decisions, not just delivery
Flexible working arrangements
Structured mentoring

Real project ownership – You will be involved in decisions, not just delivery
Flexible working arrangements
Structured mentoring

Minimum 3 years’ experience in civil and environmental engineering

subClassification: Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7h ago

Listed three hours ago

Technical Director - Water Quality (Auckland or Hamilton)

at Pattle Delamore Partners Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance & income protection
Flexible/hybrid working culture, facilitating a healthy work-life balance
Work on diverse, meaningful environmental projects

Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance & income protection
Flexible/hybrid working culture, facilitating a healthy work-life balance
Work on diverse, meaningful environmental projects

Join PDP to help deliver practical environmental and engineering solutions across Aotearoa, shaping outcomes for land, water, and communities.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

3h ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Experienced House Washing, Water Blasting, Building Wash Technician

at Maximum Cleaning Services Limited

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Onehunga, Auckland

$25 – $38 per hour

Based in Onehunga
Work throughout Auckland
Solid weekly hours

Based in Onehunga
Work throughout Auckland
Solid weekly hours

Experienced Water Blaster/House Wash or Building Wash Technician? Take your career to the maximum. Solid hours, Run your own team!

subClassification: Cleaning ServicesCleaning Services

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

22d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Water Treatment Operator

at Watercare Services Limited

This is a Full time job

Ardmore, Auckland

$32 - $43 p.h

Unique opportunity to join the team at our Ardmore Water Treatment Plant
Full time, 40hrs per week
Must hold a full, NZ Drivers Licence

Unique opportunity to join the team at our Ardmore Water Treatment Plant
Full time, 40hrs per week
Must hold a full, NZ Drivers Licence

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Operator to join our close-knit team at our Ardmore Water Treatment Plant.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

11d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Water Network Field Technician

at Aqua Analytics

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Work with NZ's leading utilities and councils while using the latest technology
Small team - your work is visible and valued
Travel the country - get paid well for it, and grow with the business

Work with NZ's leading utilities and councils while using the latest technology
Small team - your work is visible and valued
Travel the country - get paid well for it, and grow with the business

Save water. Drive efficiency. Join a growing team optimising NZ's water networks with cutting-edge tech, serious clients, and real fieldwork.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

25d ago

Listed six days ago

Dispatch Driver/ Water Sampler

at Eurofins Regional Service Centre (AU/NZ)

This is a Full time job

Penrose, Auckland

Dispatch Driver/ Water Sampler position at Eurofins in Auckland, New Zealand, focusing on collecting water samples and liaising with customers.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

6d ago

Listed six days ago

Water Installer | Water Technician - Auckland

at Seipp Construction Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$40 - $45

$40+ per hour + steady Auckland pipeline of work
Tight crew, strong leadership, well-organised jobs
Pride in the work – no shortcuts, done right first time

$40+ per hour + steady Auckland pipeline of work
Tight crew, strong leadership, well-organised jobs
Pride in the work – no shortcuts, done right first time

Experienced Water Installer wanted in Auckland. Level 4 required. $40+ per hour. Strong team, solid pipeline of work. Apply now.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

6d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Environmental Scientist - Freshwater

at Horizons Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Make a real impact on freshwater ecosystems.
See your work drive real environmental outcomes.
Enjoy a positive focus on employee health and wellbeing.

Make a real impact on freshwater ecosystems.
See your work drive real environmental outcomes.
Enjoy a positive focus on employee health and wellbeing.

Ready to make a real impact on freshwater ecosystems? We’re looking for a passionate Freshwater Scientist to turn data into insight!

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

11d ago

Listed three hours ago

Civil Engineer - Stormwater

at Archway Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

90,000

Own the process - deliver stormwater and environmental designs end-to-end
Essential: New Zealand experience
Flexibility - shape the role around your civil engineering interests

Own the process - deliver stormwater and environmental designs end-to-end
Essential: New Zealand experience
Flexibility - shape the role around your civil engineering interests

Recruited byMichael McCauley

Deliver stormwater and environmental designs end-to-end on major NZ projects. Flexible role with scope to grow your civil engineering interests.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3h ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Greenkeepers / Apprentice Greenkeepers / Groundspersons

at The Bears Home Project Management Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Waimauku, Auckland

$26 – $34 per hour

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Greenkeeper to join our team dedicated to maintaining the high-quality standards of our golf course.

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

27d ago

Listed four hours ago

Wastewater Team Leader

at DOWNER NZ

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Taupo, Waikato

Organise crews, plant & materials to deliver reactive & planned wastewater works
Work alongside the team, troubleshoot issues & coach crews to get jobs done
Respond to faults & callouts while maintaining safety, quality & compliance.

Organise crews, plant & materials to deliver reactive & planned wastewater works
Work alongside the team, troubleshoot issues & coach crews to get jobs done
Respond to faults & callouts while maintaining safety, quality & compliance.

Lead wastewater field crews in Taupō. Plan daily work, solve network issues and keep services flowing safely, efficiently and on time.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

4h ago

Listed seven hours ago

Water Technician - New Plymouth

at Citycare Water

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

Join New Zealand’s largest dedicated three waters experts.
Protect and care for the health of our water.
Help ensure every community has access to safe water for life.

Join New Zealand’s largest dedicated three waters experts.
Protect and care for the health of our water.
Help ensure every community has access to safe water for life.

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

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

7h ago

Listed eleven days ago

Environmental Scientist - Water Allocation

at Horizons Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Passionate about sustainable management of natural resources?
Join our team to address the allocation of water across our communities.
Ongoing growth & development opportunities across the organisation.

Passionate about sustainable management of natural resources?
Join our team to address the allocation of water across our communities.
Ongoing growth & development opportunities across the organisation.

Be part of our innovative and vibrant science team, answering the tough questions in natural resource management.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

11d ago

Listed four days ago

Water Reticulation Tech

at North Drill Ltd

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Whangarei Central, Northland

Reputable local contractor
2025 Northland Business Employer of the Year
Growth & Development

Reputable local contractor
2025 Northland Business Employer of the Year
Growth & Development

Water Reticulation Tech required, come and join the North Drill Team- Immediate Start Available

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

4d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Assistant Engineer - Water/Environmental

at Christchurch City Council

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$88,003 to $97,781 per annum + professional fees!

Enjoy varied and technically stimulating work
We'll support you on your pathway to becoming a Chartered Engineer
Work alongside highly skilled and experienced engineers and scientists

Enjoy varied and technically stimulating work
We'll support you on your pathway to becoming a Chartered Engineer
Work alongside highly skilled and experienced engineers and scientists

play a key role in supporting environmental and water engineering activities across the Council’s water portfolios and in the resilience of our City!

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

17d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Principal Water Engineer

at Selwyn Water Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Rolleston, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Shape the quality, resilience, and performance of our water networks
Influence outcomes for communities that rely on safe, sustainable water services
Senior, strategically significant role for an experienced, professional engineer

Shape the quality, resilience, and performance of our water networks
Influence outcomes for communities that rely on safe, sustainable water services
Senior, strategically significant role for an experienced, professional engineer

Join the first water organisation established under Local Water Done Well and help build a modern, customer-centred, innovation-driven utility.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

24d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Water Technician

at CB Civil and Drainage Ltd

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Great benefits including Extraordinary Health & Wellness
Great growth in the region and opportunities for training
High Performing Award-Winning Team & "Hosts the Best Christmas Party"

Great benefits including Extraordinary Health & Wellness
Great growth in the region and opportunities for training
High Performing Award-Winning Team & "Hosts the Best Christmas Party"

Join a hands-on civil crew in Tauranga delivering water reticulation work - good people, high standards and a company that values quality

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

14d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Water Service Technician

at Arthur D Riley Co Ltd.

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Health, Life and Trauma Insurance
Full training provided!
Work Vehicle

Health, Life and Trauma Insurance
Full training provided!
Work Vehicle

As a Water Service Technician, you’ll play a key role in supporting our Leak Detection operations across the Wellington region.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

21d ago

Listed six days ago

Water Services Engineer - Graduate

at Central Otago District Council

This is a Full time job

Alexandra, Otago

An entry-level engineering role working with a supportive team to deliver sustainable Three Waters infrastructure in Central Otago.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed one hour ago

Intermediate to Senior Civil Engineer (3-10+ years experience)

at Titus Consulting Engineers

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$80,000 – $120,000 per year

Intermediate - Senior Civil Engineer

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1h ago

Listed six days ago

Senior Engineer – Three Waters Planning (Water)

at Peak Recruitment New Zealand Ltd

This is a Full time job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki(Hybrid)

Own and lead long-term infrastructure planning
Influence multi-million-dollar investment decisions
Work at the intersection of strategy, modelling, and real-world delivery

Own and lead long-term infrastructure planning
Influence multi-million-dollar investment decisions
Work at the intersection of strategy, modelling, and real-world delivery

Lead the planning of a region’s critical water infrastructure - not just maintain it.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed four days ago

Sportsfield & Mowing Team Leader

at Rotorua Lakes Council

This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

$69,500 – $81,800 (includes base + super)

Great working conditions & Benefits
Work/Life Balance
Further your career!

Great working conditions & Benefits
Work/Life Balance
Further your career!

We require a motivated individual to lead the delivery of high-quality turf and reserve maintenance across our parks, sports fields, and open spaces.

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

4d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Wastewater Specialist - Resource Consents

at Auckland Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$102,595 to $130,000 + KiwiSaver contribution

Senior Wastewater Specialist - Resource Consents
Hybrid working model with flexible options based in Auckland Central
Salary will be $102,595 to $130,000 plus 3.5 % KiwiSaver contribution

Senior Wastewater Specialist - Resource Consents
Hybrid working model with flexible options based in Auckland Central
Salary will be $102,595 to $130,000 plus 3.5 % KiwiSaver contribution

Provide technical input to our resource consenting and compliance teams

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

3d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Senior Flood Hazard Engineer

at Peak Recruitment New Zealand Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Role could be based at any ORC office in Otago

Apply HEC-RAS & HEC-HMS modelling to real-world flood risk challenges
Varied work across modelling, investigation, design and flood response
Enjoy Otago’s mountains, lakes, rivers, trails and surf beaches

Apply HEC-RAS & HEC-HMS modelling to real-world flood risk challenges
Varied work across modelling, investigation, design and flood response
Enjoy Otago’s mountains, lakes, rivers, trails and surf beaches

Lead flood hazard modelling & analysis to support river engineering, infrastructure design & strategic flood risk planning across diverse catchments.

subClassification: Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

27d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Team Leader - Rivers

at Peak Recruitment New Zealand Ltd

This is a Full time job

Alexandra, Otago(Hybrid)

Role can be based in Dunedin or Alexandra

Deliver a diverse programme of river works that protect communities
Step into river management from civil or a related discipline
Alpine lakes to rugged coastlines - Otago offers a lifestyle that’s hard to beat

Deliver a diverse programme of river works that protect communities
Step into river management from civil or a related discipline
Alpine lakes to rugged coastlines - Otago offers a lifestyle that’s hard to beat

Lead a team of five and manage a significant programme of contractor-delivered work across Otago’s large, complex, diverse river systems

subClassification: Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

14d ago

Listed twelve days ago