Healthy Waters Specialist, Asset Management

• Contribute to the resilience of our water infrastructure and environment
• Join a supportive and collaborative team
• Flexible working and option to purchase an extra week of leave

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council’s Healthy Waters and Flood Resilience Department has an opportunity for a Healthy Waters Specialist to join the Lifecycle Planning team.

You will carry out asset management tasks and initiatives, with a particular focus on stormwater asset management functions such as asset lifecycle analytics, asset condition monitoring, asset renewal identification and asset risk mitigation.

You will collaborate with council teams and with external partners to ensure Healthy Waters assets continue to deliver value for Auckland's growing communities.

You could expect to work on:

• analysing asset data to support stormwater renewal planning and lifecycle decision-making
• understanding and analysing condition data, including asset defects, CCTV inspections and asset performance assessments
• identifying asset risks and renewal priorities across the stormwater network
• collaborating with operational teams, planners, contractors, consultants, and infrastructure partners to achieve best outcomes
• contributing to the continuous improvement of asset management practices and stormwater planning processes

He kōrero mōu: About you

This role requires experience in infrastructure asset management and civil and/or environmental engineering that you would have gained from working in consultancies, or in large, complex organisations.

We will be looking for specific experience with the key role requirements:

• a degree in engineering, science, or a related discipline
• demonstrated experience in three waters infrastructure or utility asset management, or a similar field
• experience in asset management, asset operations, or renewal management
• strong capability in data management, business analytics, and advanced Microsoft Excel
• ability to work in cross-functional/cross- organisational teams
• contract management and administration experience

We still encourage you to apply if you have some but not all these requirements.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer 

At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.8 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement. 

 
We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.  

Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.

View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits HERE

Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!
Applications close: Tuesday, 3 November 2026
 

Find a copy of the position description HERE
 

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.