He kōrero mō mātou | About us
Your water. Your community. At Waikato Waters, you’ll help deliver water and wastewater services across the Waikato region. We’re publicly owned and have been operational since 1 July 2026, with a clear purpose: delivering for our communities today and for generations to come.
Te tūranga | The role
Put your practical infrastructure experience and eye for detail to work as a Site Quality Assurance Engineer. In this hands-on, field-based role, you’ll help ensure new water and wastewater assets are constructed safely, meet approved plans and technical requirements, and are ready to serve our communities.
Reporting to the Design and Consenting Manager, you’ll work with developers, contractors, operations and development engineering teams to support quality construction and a smooth handover of new assets.
Your day could include inspecting construction works, checking existing assets for new connections, recording findings or taking part in pre-handover walkovers. You’ll also support development engineers to assess developer plans against Waikato Waters’ technical standards and requirements.
Ō mahi | What you’ll do
You’ll bring practical experience in utilities, infrastructure, maintenance, construction or a related operational environment, along with an eye for detail and a commitment to quality. You’ll have:
He aha ai mātou | Why join us
Since beginning operations in July 2026, we’ve been building how we work together. You’ll bring your ideas and experience to a team where you can help shape what comes next. He waka eke noa, we are all in this together.
You’ll put your practical skills to work on infrastructure that supports our communities, working alongside development engineering and operations colleagues to help get quality right from the start. To learn more about us, visit www.waikatowaters.co.nz
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
Ready for your next step as a Site Quality Assurance Engineer? We’d love to hear from you.
Applications close 20 November 2026. We’ll screen candidates as applications come in, so we encourage you to apply early. To request a full position description, email [email protected].
Your water. Your community. At Waikato Waters, you’ll help deliver water and wastewater services across the Waikato region. We’re publicly owned and have been operational since 1 July 2026, with a clear purpose: delivering for our communities today and for generations to come.
Te tūranga | The role
Put your practical infrastructure experience and eye for detail to work as a Site Quality Assurance Engineer. In this hands-on, field-based role, you’ll help ensure new water and wastewater assets are constructed safely, meet approved plans and technical requirements, and are ready to serve our communities.
Reporting to the Design and Consenting Manager, you’ll work with developers, contractors, operations and development engineering teams to support quality construction and a smooth handover of new assets.
Your day could include inspecting construction works, checking existing assets for new connections, recording findings or taking part in pre-handover walkovers. You’ll also support development engineers to assess developer plans against Waikato Waters’ technical standards and requirements.
Ō mahi | What you’ll do
- Inspect, audit and record the construction of new water and wastewater network assets against approved plans and technical requirements.
- Check existing assets for their suitability for new connections and support planned shutdowns and connection activities.
- Take part in pre-handover inspections and walkovers, identifying and reporting defects, risks and non-conforming work.
- Support development engineers to assess developer plans against Waikato Waters’ technical standards and requirements.
- Keep accurate, timely inspection and compliance records, and work closely with developers, contractors and operational teams.
- Put safety first, follow health, safety and environmental requirements, and share ideas to improve how we work.
You’ll bring practical experience in utilities, infrastructure, maintenance, construction or a related operational environment, along with an eye for detail and a commitment to quality. You’ll have:
- Practical knowledge of water and wastewater maintenance and operational activities.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the confidence to identify and report defects, risks and quality issues.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills, including when working with developers, contractors and operational staff.
- A commitment to keeping yourself, your colleagues and the environment safe, and providing responsive, professional customer service.
- The ability to work independently, keep accurate records and contribute to a collaborative team.
- A full New Zealand Driver Licence (essential).
He aha ai mātou | Why join us
Since beginning operations in July 2026, we’ve been building how we work together. You’ll bring your ideas and experience to a team where you can help shape what comes next. He waka eke noa, we are all in this together.
You’ll put your practical skills to work on infrastructure that supports our communities, working alongside development engineering and operations colleagues to help get quality right from the start. To learn more about us, visit www.waikatowaters.co.nz
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
Ready for your next step as a Site Quality Assurance Engineer? We’d love to hear from you.
Applications close 20 November 2026. We’ll screen candidates as applications come in, so we encourage you to apply early. To request a full position description, email [email protected].