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

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Project Manager – Water

at J & R Contracting Ltd

This is a Full time job

Port Waikato, Waikato

$130,000 – $160,000 per year

Life and health insurance
Company vehicle
Competitive salary

Life and health insurance
Company vehicle
Competitive salary

Are you an experienced water infrastructure project manager looking to take ownership of a key regional contract and grow a division?

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Principal Water Engineer

at Selwyn Water Limited

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)

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Listed twenty nine days ago

Project Manager - Water

at RobLawMax Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hamilton, Waikato

$120k - $150k p.a. + Vehicle

Lead impactful water projects with autonomy
Grow your leadership capability and confidence
Supportive team culture

Lead impactful water projects with autonomy
Grow your leadership capability and confidence
Supportive team culture

Step into a leadership role and develop high performing team.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

29d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Small Projects Team Leader

at Apex Water Limited

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

A fast-paced environment guaranteeing career growth
Collaborative & supportive environment valuing creativity, innovation & teamwork
Competitive salary and benefits on offer

A fast-paced environment guaranteeing career growth
Collaborative & supportive environment valuing creativity, innovation & teamwork
Competitive salary and benefits on offer

Leads delivery of water and wastewater projects, overseeing teams, budgets and stakeholders to ensure safe, high-quality project outcomes.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Construction(Construction)

22d ago

Listed eight days ago

Project Manager - Water Supply

at Christchurch City Council

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$126,230 - $140,255

Deliver water supply capital projects end to end
Manage complex, multi‑disciplinary infrastructure works
Make a real impact on Christchurch’s community

Deliver water supply capital projects end to end
Manage complex, multi‑disciplinary infrastructure works
Make a real impact on Christchurch’s community

E ngā iwi, e ngā karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He īnoi tēnei ki a koe. Tono mai ki tētahi tūnga ki te Kauniher

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Project Manager – Water

at J & R Contracting Ltd

This is a Full time job

Port Waikato, Waikato

$130,000 – $160,000 per year

Life and health insurance
Company vehicle
Competitive salary

Life and health insurance
Company vehicle
Competitive salary

Are you an experienced water infrastructure project manager looking to take ownership of a key regional contract and grow a division?

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

17d ago

Listed two days ago

Team Leader Pump Operations

at Napier City Council

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

Salary range - $105,714-$124,300 dependent on exp

Great leadership role within our Water Operations department
Permanent Full Time | Monday to Friday | 40 hours per week
5 weeks’ annual leave after 2 years service

Great leadership role within our Water Operations department
Permanent Full Time | Monday to Friday | 40 hours per week
5 weeks’ annual leave after 2 years service

Lead with clarity, build strong people, and shape how essential services are delivered across our city.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Bid Manager - Water NZ

at DOWNER NZ

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Competitive renumeration (AUD)

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

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

Lead high-value, strategically critical water infrastructure bids in a Tier 1 organisation.

subClassification: Contracts ManagementContracts Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Lead Design Manager - Water Infrastructure

at Grada Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$180-220k + +bonus

Build and lead a new water infrastructure division in Auckland
High-impact role with autonomy, influence, and growth pathway
$160k-$220k+ + bonus potential in a flexible, agile business

Build and lead a new water infrastructure division in Auckland
High-impact role with autonomy, influence, and growth pathway
$160k-$220k+ + bonus potential in a flexible, agile business

Lead Auckland's water infrastructure growth. Shape a new team, win work, and step into real leadership with strong backing and autonomy.

Recruited byJames Stevenson

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed nine days ago

Contract Manager - 3 Waters

at Ventia

This is a Full time job

Taupo Central, Waikato

benefits include health insurance & fuel discount

Join a growing Water business with ANZ career growth opportunities
A rare opportunity to live in central NZ and manage a large programme/contract
Excellent outdoor lifestyle opportunities

Join a growing Water business with ANZ career growth opportunities
A rare opportunity to live in central NZ and manage a large programme/contract
Excellent outdoor lifestyle opportunities

Expressions of interest for a 3-waters operations leadership role in the central North Island region of New Zealand.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Project Manager - Wastewater and Stormwater

at TDG Environmental

This is a Full time job

Glendene, Auckland

Growth & Development opportunities
Supportive Team Environment
Competitive Salary

Growth & Development opportunities
Supportive Team Environment
Competitive Salary

Lead and deliver specialised wastewater and stormwater projects across a diverse client base

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed two days ago

Strategic Consenting Planner

at Waikato Waters Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Experienced in managing complex consenting risk for infrastructure projects?
Join a values-led organisation where people and community really matter
Competitive remuneration + health insurance + hybrid working

Experienced in managing complex consenting risk for infrastructure projects?
Join a values-led organisation where people and community really matter
Competitive remuneration + health insurance + hybrid working

Exciting opportunity to lead Waikato Waters strategic consenting pathways and consent readiness

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Associate Director | Water Infrastructure

at AECOM New Zealand Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Lead major 3 waters projects with strong local + global support
Director-level role shaping Waikato’s water infrastructure future
Build senior client relationships and influence regional investment

Lead major 3 waters projects with strong local + global support
Director-level role shaping Waikato’s water infrastructure future
Build senior client relationships and influence regional investment

Provide Technical and Delivery leadership in this Director level role, throughout Hamilton and the Waikato region.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Strategic Planning Lead

at Waikato Waters Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Have a background in water or infrastructure planning?
Join a values-led organisation where people and community really matter
Competitive remuneration + health insurance + hybrid working

Have a background in water or infrastructure planning?
Join a values-led organisation where people and community really matter
Competitive remuneration + health insurance + hybrid working

Incredible opportunity to lead the development of Asset Management Plans and strategic planning inputs.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed eight days ago

Bid Manager - Water NZ

at Downer EDI Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Competitive renumeration (AUD)

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

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

Lead high-value, strategically critical water infrastructure bids in a Tier 1 organisation.

subClassification: Contracts ManagementContracts Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

8d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Technical Advisor - Development Engineer

at Taumata Arowai

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$117,442 (85%) - $130,491 (100%) - $150,065 (115%)

Help develop a national framework to improve water services performance
Work with passionate and driven individuals who share a vision for safe water

Help develop a national framework to improve water services performance
Work with passionate and driven individuals who share a vision for safe water

Be part of a team developing Engineering Design Standards and associated Codes of Practice to improve consistency and performance.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed ten days ago

Senior Project Manager

at Watercare Services Limited

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland

Income protection and life insurance.

Fantastic modern Newmarket offices, close to public transport.
Great culture with a work/life balance.
Fantastic learning and development opportunities.

Fantastic modern Newmarket offices, close to public transport.
Great culture with a work/life balance.
Fantastic learning and development opportunities.

The focus of this role is to deliver high value and complexity wastewater planning projects.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

10d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Principal Water Engineer

at Selwyn Water Limited

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)

15d ago

Listed twenty six days ago