Team Leader Drainage

• Lead a critical service that supports communities every day

• Based out of the Pomare Depot

• Permanent, Full-time role

The remuneration range for this role is $86,230 to $121,736 (including KiwiSaver). We anticipate paying around the midpoint $101,447.

Lead essential infrastructure. Deliver for communities. Build high-performing teams.

We’re looking for an experienced and people-focused Team Leader – Drainage to join our Network Maintenance team. In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll lead crews responsible for maintaining critical drainage infrastructure, ensuring services are reliable, safe, and meet high-quality standards.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference to community wellbeing while developing and leading a skilled operational team.

You’ll ensure work is completed efficiently, safely, and to a high standard, while balancing customer expectations, environmental impact, and operational performance.

About you

You will come from a drainage, water or civil background and have experience leading teams to deliver outcomes.

• Proven experience leading teams in an operational or infrastructure environment

• Hands-on experience in drainage or pipeline operations

• Strong planning, coordination and problem-solving skills

• A commitment to health, safety and continuous improvement

• Ability to communicate effectively with teams, stakeholders and the public

• Confidence using systems and technology to manage work

• Able to participate in an escalation on call roster

• Full NZ Class 1 Driver Licence

• NZ Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 4) – Pipeline Construction & Maintenance (or equivalent)

• Level 5 qualification (or working towards) preferred

Benefits

At Wellington Water, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.

Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually

• Formal and informal professional development opportunities

• 5 weeks annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual service

For a full list of our employee benefits click here.

Wellington Water works in partnership with Fulton Hogan (an Alliance) to improve three water services across the Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa Regions. The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at Wellington Waters heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment.

The Alliance outcomes are delivered through a combined workforce between Wellington Water and Fulton Hogan, which enables shared resourcing and innovative solutions for the regions water networks.

From 1 July 2026, a new chapter in water services begins. Tiaki Wai will take over responsibility for providing Three Waters Services to approximately 433,000 residents across the Wellington metro regions. Tiaki Wai will own the water assets it operates giving it greater independence to manage and improve water services for current and future communities.

To view a copy of the position description click here

Applications close 2 July 2026. We will be reviewing and progressing applications as they’re received, so don’t delay – apply today!

How to apply

To apply for the role, click on the “apply” button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site. You will be asked to upload a CV, cover letter, and answer a few short questions about your skills and experience.

All applicants will be required to undergo Pre employment checks: MOJ, NZTA, ACC and Pre employment medical including drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand.