Senior Maintenance Planner

Role overview

Wellington Water is seeking a Senior Maintenance Planner to help shape and improve maintenance delivery for the region’s essential three waters infrastructure. In this role, you will guide the planning and optimisation of maintenance programmes, use data and technology to strengthen network performance, and support the long-term reliability and resilience of critical assets.

This is a full-time role based at the Petone office, with a 40-hour work week.

The salary band for this position is NZD 101,125 to NZD 142,765 per year, inclusive of KiwiSaver, and will depend on your background, skills, and experience.

What you will do

• Create preventative and predictive maintenance schedules for network assets.
• Review asset performance information to spot patterns, risks, and opportunities to improve outcomes.
• Improve the way maintenance planning is managed through better processes, tools, systems, and work programmes.
• Coach and support Maintenance Planners so the team continues to grow in capability and planning quality.
• Offer technical input on infrastructure planning and asset management approaches.

What makes you a strong candidate

• You hold a diploma or degree in Engineering, or a trade qualification that is relevant to the role.
• You have a full New Zealand Class 1 driver licence.
• You bring practical experience in maintenance planning, asset management, or infrastructure operations.
• You are confident using maintenance management systems and data analytics tools.
• You communicate clearly, analyse information well, and build effective working relationships with stakeholders.

Why join Wellington Water

Wellington Water supports the wellbeing of its people, encourages a diverse workforce, and offers development opportunities in a purpose-driven environment. The organisation places strong emphasis on safety, care, and community impact.

• Flexible work options, including the ability to work from home up to 2 days each week.
• A comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day each year.
• Access to both formal and informal professional development.
• After 2 years of continuous service, 5 weeks of annual leave accrual becomes available.

About the organisation

Wellington Water Ltd provides water services across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Its responsibilities include supplying safe drinking water, collecting and treating wastewater, and managing stormwater infrastructure. The organisation is owned by multiple councils and manages infrastructure and services for local communities.

From 1 July 2026, Tiaki Wai is scheduled to take over responsibility for Three Waters Services for around 433,000 people across the Wellington metro region. Tiaki Wai will own and operate the water assets, and Wellington Water employees will transition into the new council-owned organisation.

The organisation’s values are shaped by the importance of water as a precious taonga, and are expressed through Tangata Tiaki, Whānau, and Mana.

Additional information

Applications close on Sunday 28 June 2026.

Safety-sensitive positions require drug and alcohol testing before employment begins.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand, or be eligible to obtain a working visa.

For further information, enquiries may be sent to JoinUs@wellingtonwater.co.nz.

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