Senior Water Technician

Senior Water Technician – AucklandLead with purpose.

Empower your team.

Shape the future of water infrastructure.

At Mott MacDonald New Zealand, we're looking for a Senior Water Technician to take a leadership role within our specialist water utility monitoring team.

This is your opportunity to guide and mentor others, manage field operations, and contribute to high-impact water and wastewater projects that make a real difference across Aotearoa.This role blends technical expertise with team leadership, offering a dynamic mix of fieldwork, data analysis, and strategic coordination.

You'll be instrumental in ensuring the safety, quality, and performance of our monitoring programs—programs that underpin major infrastructure upgrades and environmental compliance.What you'll doLead and support a team of Water Technicians in the fieldManage installation, servicing, and troubleshooting of monitoring equipmentEnsure safety protocols are followed, especially in confined spaces and high-risk environmentsCoordinate scheduling, logistics, and resource planning for field operationsReview and analyse data trends, reporting insights to engineers, scientists, and managersMentor junior staff and contribute to training and development initiativesCollaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver project outcomesWhat's in it for youAdvanced technical training in hydrology, instrumentation, and hydraulic data analysisExposure to project management and client engagementOpportunities to influence team culture and operational excellenceA pathway to further leadership roles within Mott MacDonaldYou'll be supported with comprehensive training, safety equipment, vaccinations, and ongoing career development.

We'll help you grow your impact—professionally and personally.About youExperienced in water network monitoring, instrumentation, or a related fieldConfident leading small teams and coordinating field operationsSafety-focused, with experience working in confined spaces and outdoor environmentsSkilled in data analysis and reporting, with basic proficiency in Word and ExcelA holder of a Full NZ driver's licence and legally entitled to work in NZA background in plumbing, drainlaying, building, or contracting is valuable.

Leadership experience in technical or field-based roles is highly desirable.Our cultureAt Mott MacDonald, we value diversity, collaboration, and wellbeing.

We're committed to inclusive hiring and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

If this role resonates with you—even if you don't meet every requirement—we encourage you to apply.We offerCompetitive salary and enhanced KiwiSaver contributionsA supportive, purpose-driven team environmentOpportunities to work on high-impact projectsA global network with local heartAbout usWe're a global consultancy with a mission to improve society through innovation, integrity, and excellence.

Our values—progress, respect, integrity, drive, and excellence—guide everything we do.Equality, diversity and inclusionWe put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.

We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.LocationAuckland Central, NZJob detailsContract Type : PermanentWork Pattern : Full TimeMarket : WaterDiscipline : Surveying inspection and field servicesJob Ref : 10487Recruiter Contact : Simon Hampton

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