Water Engineering Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Aug 2026

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Senior Water Engineer - Strategic Planning

at Peak Recruitment New Zealand Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(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)

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Senior Operations Engineer

at Veolia Australia & New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Influence major wastewater capital projects across Wellington
Senior role combining operations, technical judgement and projects
Build a secure, purposeful career with a global environmental leader

Be the trusted technical voice connecting wastewater operations with the people designing and delivering Wellington’s critical infrastructure.

subClassification: Chemical EngineeringChemical Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Listed four days ago

Senior Water Operations Specialist - Water Hawke's Bay

at Populous People

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

Help shape operational frameworks, processes & service delivery arrangements
Work closely with operational teams across the three councils
Must have technical knowledge of three waters operations

Aan opportunity to make a key contribution to how water services & infrastructure is set up & managed across the Hawke's Bay region moving forward

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

4d ago

Listed one day ago

Dam Technician

at Watercare Services Limited

This is a Full time job

Ardmore, Auckland

Competitive salary and great benefits on offer!

Maintain and operate critical dam assets.
Competitive salary and great benefits on offer!
Must have full, clean NZ Drivers licence.

Maintain and operate Auckland's dam infrastructure, ensuring safe, reliable water supply systems while supporting critical operational performance.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

1d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Senior Water Engineer - Strategic Planning

at Peak Recruitment New Zealand Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(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)

16d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Civil Engineer / Three Waters Engineer

at BTW Company Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Technically diverse projects lead by a supportive leadership team
Join a collaborative team that values innovation and growth
Training and Development framework with paid professional development

Help design Waikato’s future - work on civil and three waters projects, collaborate, innovate, and make your mark with BTW Hamilton

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

15d ago

Listed two days ago

Site Engineer

at Seipp Construction Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$90,000 - $110,000 + Vehicle

Health Insurance
Varied projects. Real technical challenges.
Clear pathway to Project Engineer, Project Manager and beyond

Want to grow as an engineer? Build your skills across varied projects, technical challenges and hands-on delivery.

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

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Product Manager (Aqseptance - National)

at Apex Water Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Take ownership of the entire product range
Collaborative & supportive environment valuing creativity and teamwork
Competitive salary and benefits on offer

Key opportunity in the water industry for a motivated & experienced sales professional!

subClassification: Account & Relationship ManagementAccount & Relationship Management classification: Sales(Sales)

3d ago

Listed eight days ago

Water Services Utilities Engineer

at Thames-Coromandel District Council

This is a Full time job

Thames, Waikato

Make a difference in your community
Live and work in the Coromandel
Be the link between Council and the community

Focus on ensuring three waters' related legislative requirements and service levels are resilient

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

8d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Senior Water Engineer – Three Waters

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)

18d ago

Listed four days ago

Civil Engineer - Water

at Stantec New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Be part of a team of technical and industry experts
Strong pipeline of projects - bring your expertise to our team
Competitive salary + flexible working arrangements + benefits package

With a very strong pipeline of work, we are looking to grow our team!

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

4d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Operations Engineer

at Veolia Australia & New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Influence major wastewater capital projects across Wellington
Senior role combining operations, technical judgement and projects
Build a secure, purposeful career with a global environmental leader

Be the trusted technical voice connecting wastewater operations with the people designing and delivering Wellington’s critical infrastructure.

subClassification: Chemical EngineeringChemical Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed five days ago

Civil / Environmental Engineer - Intermediate or Senior

at BTW Company Ltd

This is a Full time job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

Competitive salary+Kiwisaver+Benefits

Diverse infrastructure and environmental projects
Supportive, multidisciplinary team
Career development, mentoring and paid professional training

Join BTW and help create better places for people and the environment

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

5d ago

Listed eight days ago

Project Engineer

at Turbo Staff

This is a Full time job

Auckland

$125k - $135k p.a. + Car

$125k - $135k + Car
Work For A Market Leader
Steady Pipeline of Upcoming Projects

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer to oversee and deliver critical projects across Auckland

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8d ago

Listed eight days ago

Operations and Maintenance Engineer - Three Waters

at Ashburton District Council

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Lead the delivery of Council's Three Waters operations and maintenance contracts
Manage critical water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure programmes
Build strong partnerships while delivering quality outcomes for our community

Help deliver the essential services our community relies on every day.

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

8d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Senior Water Engineer – Stormwater & Wastewater

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)

18d ago

Listed two days ago

Early Career Geotechnical Engineer

at Riley Consultants Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Ready for more variety, site exposure and responsibility? This early career role could be a great next step in your geotechnical career.

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

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Principal Water Supply Modeller

at Tauranga City Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Total Annual Remuneration $126,000 - $148,000

Bring senior water modelling expertise to complex network planning
Be part of a positive team with strong technical capability
Access flexible working, development, and wellbeing benefits

Lead complex water supply modelling to support confident decisions for Tauranga's growing infrastructure needs

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

1d ago

Listed three days ago

Business Support Officer

at Haskoning Australia Pty Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Auckland Location - new and modern office space
Friendly, close knit team
Flexible work practice

Work in our small and friendly Auckland office providing admin support to our NZ team.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

3d ago

Listed twenty three 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)

23d ago•Expiring

Listed eight days ago

Project Manager

at Turbo Staff

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

$160k - $175k p.a. + Car

$160k - $175k + Car
Work For A Market Leader
Steady Pipeline of Upcoming Projects

Experienced Project Manager required to lead and deliver 3 Waters projects across Christchurch

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8d ago

Listed five days ago

3-Waters Technical Lead

at Davis Ogilvie & Partners Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Be part of our team of over 35 experienced civil engineers and technicians
South Island wide company working on a diverse and exciting range of projects
Locally owned company with over 90 years experience

Davis Ogilvie are seeking a 3-Waters Technical Lead to join our busy Christchurch team to play a key role in delivering high-quality water engineering

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

5d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Senior Engineer - Water

at WSP New Zealand

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)

16d ago

Listed eight days ago

Operations and Maintenance Engineer - Three Waters

at Ashburton District Council

This is a Full time job

Ashburton, Canterbury

Lead the delivery of Council's Three Waters operations and maintenance contracts
Manage critical water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure programmes
Build strong partnerships while delivering quality outcomes for our community

Help deliver the essential services our community relies on every day.

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

8d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Senior Water Engineer

at RobLawMax Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Attractive package + project exposure

Lead major Three Waters projects
Mentor and grow engineering teams
Flexible, collaborative workplace

Lead complex Three Waters projects, mentor engineers and build client relationships with a respected consultancy delivering critical infrastructure.

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

22d ago

Listed two days ago

Project Manager

at Seipp Construction Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$150,000 - $170,000 + vehicle

Step up to bigger, more complex infrastructure projects
Varied work with new technical challenges to solve
Real ownership, autonomy and influence over delivery

Ready for more? Take on bigger, more complex projects with the autonomy and influence to make a real difference.

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

2d ago

Listed nine days ago

Bid Manager (NZ)

at Filtec Water

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

100000 - 165000

Join a well-oiled project delivery machine, high calibre peers & mentors
'Winning team' bidding on broad variety of interesting and significant work
Successful firm with values, integrity and ongoing career development

This 'Bid Manager' role is based in Auckland, working Nationwide. Are you living outside Auckland? No worries, our team hire remote engineers for this

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago

Listed four days ago