Water Manager Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Jul 2026

Senior Planning Engineer - Water

at Peak Recruitment New Zealand Ltd

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)

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Senior Water Quality Scientist

at Pattle Delamore Partners Ltd

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This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Competitive market salary plus insurance benefits

Lead and develop a team of water quality scientists and engineers
Grow stormwater and surface water quality services across New Zealand
Flexible working, health insurance, parental leave top-ups & extra leave options

Lead a high-performing water team, grow technical capability, and deliver projects that improve communities and the environment across Aotearoa.

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

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Listed twenty two hours ago

Senior Planning Engineer - Water

at Peak Recruitment New Zealand Ltd

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)

22h ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Water Contract Manager-TGA W B

at Downer EDI Limited

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Competitive renumeration (AUD)

Be part of a Tier 1 ASX-listed company
Collaborative team environment
Competitive remuneration

Join Downer Energy & Utilities as a Water Contract Manager and lead the delivery of critical water services across the Bay of Plenty region.

subClassification: Contracts ManagementContracts Management classification: Construction(Construction)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Expression of Interest - Taupo

at Citycare Water

This is a Full time job

Taupo Central, Waikato

Don't miss your chance—submit your expression of interest today!
Join New Zealand’s largest dedicated three waters experts.
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, and opp

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

1d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Utilities Manager

at Acciona NZ

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This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Strong commitment to economic, environmental & social development
Global leaders in Sustainable Infrastructure | 50,000 staff across 48 countries
Awarded Top Employer 2025 - People management is at the core of our strategy

Major Infrastructure Project

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management classification: Construction(Construction)

17h ago

Listed two hours ago

Senior Water Quality Scientist

at Pattle Delamore Partners Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Competitive market salary plus insurance benefits

Lead and develop a team of water quality scientists and engineers
Grow stormwater and surface water quality services across New Zealand
Flexible working, health insurance, parental leave top-ups & extra leave options

Lead a high-performing water team, grow technical capability, and deliver projects that improve communities and the environment across Aotearoa.

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

2h ago

Listed one day ago

Project Manager

at Seipp Construction Limited

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This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$155,000 - $175,000

Complex civil infrastructure projects
$155,000 - $175,000 + vehicle
Private health insurance

Join a growing contractor delivering complex infrastructure projects across New Zealand with real ownership and autonomy.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Senior Manager – Water Quality Science

at DairyNZ

This is a Full time job

Lincoln, Canterbury

Vibrant culture + strong organisational values + supportive environment
Health & wellbeing programmes + wellness dollars
Work that makes a difference + strong purpose + values-led culture

Leading a talented team focused on delivering practical, credible science that improves outcomes for farmers and the environment.

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

7d ago

Listed twenty one 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)

21h ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

Senior Engineer - Water Treatment

at Archway Recruitment

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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)

22h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Project Manager

at RWR Construction

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$160,000 - $180,000

Career progression, national projects and the autonomy to make a real impact
Take Design & Build water projects from design through to completion
Join a leading water infrastructure business delivering innovative D&B projects

Play an integral part for a leading water infrastructure business delivering innovative design and build projects across New Zealand

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management classification: Construction(Construction)

13d ago

Listed ten days ago

Projects Manager - 3 Waters

at Ashburton District Council

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Lead Meaningful Infrastructure Projects
Build Strong Partnerships
Shape the Future of 3 Waters

Build the infrastructure that keeps communities flowing and deliver projects that will make a difference for generations to come.

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

10d ago

Listed twenty three 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)

23h ago

Listed seven days ago

Senior Manager – Water Quality Science

at DairyNZ

This is a Full time job

Newstead, Waikato

Vibrant culture + strong organisational values + supportive environment
Health & wellbeing programmes + wellness dollars
Work that makes a difference + strong purpose + values-led culture

Leading a talented team focused on delivering practical, credible science that improves outcomes for farmers and the environment.

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

7d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Technical Director / Team Leader – Water & Wastewater

at Babbage.co.nz

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This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Join a NZ-owned, majority employee-owned multidisciplinary consultancy
Strong pipeline of public sector water infrastructure projects across NZ
Remain hands-on while influencing strategic technical & business decisions

Lead complex water & wastewater projects from inception through delivery, while providing technical direction & mentoring our growing team.

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

13d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Water Engineer

at 84 Recruitment Limited

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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 one hour ago

Business Operations Manager

at Mana Recruitment

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This is a Full time job

Manukau, Auckland

$90,000 – $120,000 per year

Expertise in business improvement and operational excellence.
Proven senior operational leadership experience.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and organisational change.

Looking for an experienced Business Operations Manager to build the operational capability that will underpin the organisations future success.

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

1h ago

Listed three hours ago

Site Engineer

at Seipp Construction Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$80,000 - $110,000 + Vehicle

Diverse, technically challenging projects
Clear engineering career pathway
Competitive salary, Vehicle & Health Insurance

Build your engineering career delivering complex infrastructure projects with real responsibility, mentoring and clear progression.

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

3h ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Programme & Reporting Administrator

at Waikato Waters Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Collaborative environment where relationships matter
Hamilton based newly created role
On-site with parking and great benefits

Support a busy infrastructure programme ensuring documentation, reporting, procurement & contract administration are completed accurately and on time

subClassification: Contracts AdministrationContracts Administration classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

21h ago

Listed nine days ago

Project Manager - Christchurch

at Citycare Water

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

We are welcoming applications from Graduate Engineers keen to build their career
Join New Zealand’s largest dedicated three waters experts.
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!

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago

Listed three days ago

Operations Manager

at Veolia

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Whanganui Central, Manawatu

Are you an experienced operations leader ready to make a real difference in the communities you serve?

subClassification: ManagementManagement classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed ten days ago

Director of Infrastructure & Development

at Local Partnerships

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$210,000 – $220,000 + super + car + benefits (AUD)

Major infrastructure investment already funded and ready to deliver
Executive Leadership Team role with broad strategic influence
Enjoy an outstanding high country lifestyle with affordable living

Lead major infrastructure projects while enjoying the lifestyle of one of regional Australia's most beautiful high country communities.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Principal Water Operator

at Hastings District Council

This is a Full time job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

Lead critical drinking water operations protecting public health
Leadership role with real influence on service performance
Own drinking water treatment operations and drive reliability across key assets

Lead drinking water operations for HDC, providing technical expertise to keep our community's water safe, reliable and compliant.

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

16d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Project Manager

at Fulton Hogan

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Insurance, Kiwisaver, fuel discounts + Benefits

Good Career, Good Work, Good Life, Good Perks
Work for one of NZ's largest Civil Contractors!
Grassmere project in Christchurch - a major wastewater storage tank project!

Bring your project management expertise to a major Wastewater Tank project in the heavy civil structures space.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Account Manager ( AUS & NZ)

at Graymont

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Great workplace culture
Opportunity to Travel
Great learning Curve

Step into an Account Manager role where your ideas matter, your growth is valued, and you’ll lead meaningful client partnerships.

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

15h ago

Listed one day ago

Environmental Consultant

at Enviroscope

This is a Full time job

Wanaka, Otago

$73,333 – $110,000 per year

Diverse mix of fieldwork, site investigations, and office-based consulting
Career development and mentoring with experienced environmental professionals
Flexible, supportive team culture based in beautiful Wanaka

Kick-start your environmental consulting career with Enviroscope, delivering practical environmental solutions on diverse projects across Otago.

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

1d 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 nine days ago

Senior Earthworks and Streamworks Monitoring Officer

at Auckland Council

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Salary range: $91,027 to $110,000 plus Kiwisaver

Protect the environment and contribute towards a world class Auckland!
Hybrid role - mix of field and office-based work
Salary range: $91,027 to $110,000 plus Kiwisaver contribution

Senior Earthworks and Streamworks Monitoring Officer across the Auckland Region

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

9d ago

Listed seven days ago