Project Manager Backflow Prevention Programme

Lead a crucial initiative to drive operational excellence

Collaborate across internal teams, client councils, and external stallholders

Petone based position, close to the beach , shops and shops

Join Wellington Water and spearhead a critical initiative to safeguard our region’s drinking water and commitment to the community and environmental stewardship. In this role you will project manage the team that develops and implements the regional backflow management plan, ensuring compliance with Taumata Arowai standards and protecting public health.

What You’Ll Do:

• Work with a team to develop and execute a comprehensive backflow prevention strategy
• Collaborate with internal teams, client councils, and external stakeholders
• Create educational materials and standard operating procedures
• Develop methods to manage data capturing and analysis for compliance tracking
• Ensure adherence to health and safety requirements

What We’Re Looking For:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in infrastructure, utility, or project management
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies
• Knowledge of potable water networks and ideally, backflow prevention
• Excellent planning, organization, and time management skills
• Strong conflict resolution, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

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: 31 October 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.