Network Performance Lead

• Lead network performance for three waters across your region
• Influence maintenance, investment and operational decisions across the business
• Porirua depot based

This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week

The remuneration range for this role is $117,099 to $165,316 p.a. (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience

The opportunity

As our Network Performance Lead, you’ll take ownership of the performance of the three waters networks within your designated geographical area. You’ll monitor, analyse and interpret network performance, provide operational and technical leadership to ensure water, wastewater and stormwater assets are operating well and that customer and network issues are resolved quickly. You will guide maintenance activities, support asset planning, closely liaise with internal and third party capital project teams to ensure the network operates safely, reliably, and efficiently.

In this role, you will be the key operational decision-maker, coordinating responses, leading investigations, and driving continuous improvement across the network

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitor network performance, identify risks, and lead operational responses
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance delivery and verify work completed
• Lead investigations, root cause analysis, and technical problem-solving
• Provide operational insights to support asset planning and commissioning
• Lead and develop Technical Advisors and graduates within your team

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Proven operational leadership in water operations or network management
• Demonstrated strong experience in customer service and relationship management
• Experience working in emergency and incident response
• Budget management experience / familiarity
• A background in risk management practices

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Proven operational leadership in water operations or network management
• Demonstrated strong experience in customer service and relationship management
• Experience working in emergency and incident response
• Budget management experience / familiarity
• A background in risk management practices

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:

• Flexible working arrangements including up to 2 days working from home
• 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.

About us

Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. We’re a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.

The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.

Applications close: Sunday 7th December 2025

How to apply

To view a copy of the position description: click here

To apply for the role, click on the ”apply” button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site, please note if you are a Wellington Water employee please apply using your work email.

For further information, email: JoinUs@wellingtonwater.co.nz

Applicants for safety sensitive roles will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.