A Rewarding Career. An Exceptional Lifestyle.

Location: New Plymouth, New Zealand

Imagine helping shape the future of water services while living in one of New Zealand's most spectacular regions.

With Mount Taranaki on your doorstep, world-class surf beaches, mountain biking, a vibrant arts scene and an enviable work-life balance, Taranaki offers an exceptional place to build both your career and your lifestyle.  If you're considering a move to New Zealand, we'd love to hear from you. International applications are welcome with visa and residency pathways available for eligible candidates.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Three Waters Planning Lead, you'll help plan the future of New Plymouth's drinking-water infrastructure.  This is a strategic planning role where you'll combine technical expertise with long-term thinking to influence infrastructure investment and deliver sustainable water supply outcomes.

You’ll work across:

·        strategic planning for water supply sources, treatment and distribution;

·        growth and capacity planning supported by network modelling;

·        asset management and long-term investment planning;

·        business case development;

•          project leadership, consultant management and technical oversight; and

·        stakeholder engagement across the organisation and wider community.

About You

You're an experienced planning engineer with a strong understanding of water-supply systems and a passion for solving complex infrastructure challenges.

You’ll have a tertiary qualification in civil, environmental or water engineering (or a related discipline), together with 7+ years' relevant experience in water infrastructure engineering, including hydraulic modelling (ideally with Infoworks WS Pro) and design.

A strategic thinker by nature, you look beyond individual projects to consider the wider network, future growth, resilience, and community outcomes.  You have a knack for translating technical insights into clear, practical direction.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills enable you to engage confidently with both technical and non-technical audiences across the organisation and wider community.

Why Join Us?

If you're looking to apply your technical expertise at a strategic level, this is an opportunity to work asset-owner side and influence the planning and investment decisions that will shape the future of water services for generations to come. You'll be joining a collaborative, supportive team where your expertise is respected, your ideas are valued and your work makes a tangible difference. Combined with flexible working and ongoing professional development, it's an opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career in one of New Zealand's most desirable regions.

Across New Zealand, significant investment and reform are creating exciting opportunities for experienced water professionals. You'll join New Plymouth District Council's Water Planning team, playing a key role as water services transition to Wai Hononga Water Services Ltd.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Whether you're already in New Zealand or considering relocating, we'd love to hear from you. Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance may be available for the preferred candidate.

This is a full-time permanent position with a starting salary in the range of NZD $117,000 to $130,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Click ‘Apply’ or to find out more, contact Fiona Clarke on +64 27 688 8837 or email jobs@peakrecruitment.co.nz

Applications close 23 August 2026 or when the vacancy is filled so we encourage you to apply promptly. Your application will be received in confidence.

New Plymouth District Council has engaged Peak Recruitment to manage the recruitment of this position. Please direct all enquiries and applications to Peak Recruitment.

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