Careers at Waikato Waters – shape the future of water for our communities

Waikato Waters exists to deliver safe, reliable and community-centred water services across the Waikato. We are a new organisation built on strong values - public ownership, partnership with iwi, accountability to our communities, and deep respect for the people who carry out this essential mahi.


As we grow, we are seeking talented people who want to contribute to our purpose. If you care about improving services, strengthening communities, and leaving a positive legacy for future generations, we welcome you to explore our current opportunities. Your skills, your experience, and your commitment can help shape the future of water services for our region.

Pou Hononga ā-Iwi | Māori Partnerships Lead

09th April, 2026

  • Executive Management
  • Other
  • Waikato
  • Permanent / Full Time

Senior level role providing leadership, guidance and credibility across all matters involving Māori relationships, T...

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Customer Experience Manager

02nd April, 2026

  • Marketing / PR / Events
  • Marketing Communications
  • Waikato
  • Permanent / Full Time

Come spearhead, conquer, and brag about it later! Be Waikato Waters customer champion - own the design of our custom...

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Communication & Engagement Manager

02nd April, 2026

  • Marketing / PR / Events
  • Marketing Communications
  • Waikato
  • Permanent / Full Time

Build, protect and enhance the Waikato Waters brand, profile and reputation. This is not just a job, it's a career up...

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Programme Manager

02nd April, 2026

  • Engineering
  • Project Management
  • Waikato
  • Permanent / Full Time

Lead strategic, high-impact projects that directly shape the Waikato's water and wastewater network. Opportunities li...

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Project Manager - Infrastructure

02nd April, 2026

  • Engineering
  • Project Management
  • Waikato
  • Permanent / Full Time

Exciting opportunity to join our Infrastructure team in this key role responsible for the end-to-end delivery of assi...

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Growth and Planning Interface Lead

02nd April, 2026

  • Mining / Oil & Gas / Utilities
  • Manager / Supervisor
  • Waikato
  • Permanent / Full Time

Own the connection between council planning, community growth, and infrastructure delivery

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Strategic Consenting Planner

02nd April, 2026

  • Mining / Oil & Gas / Utilities
  • Other
  • Waikato
  • Permanent / Full Time

Exciting opportunity to lead Waikato Waters strategic consenting pathways and consent readiness

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Strategic Planning Lead

02nd April, 2026

  • Mining / Oil & Gas / Utilities
  • Manager / Supervisor
  • Waikato
  • Permanent / Full Time

Incredible opportunity to lead the development of Asset Management Plans and strategic planning inputs.

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Engineering Manager - Operations

01st April, 2026

  • Engineering
  • Management
  • Waikato
  • Permanent / Full Time

Be the senior technical leader at the heart of Waikato Waters water and wastewater operations. Exciting opportunity t...

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Buyer (Permanent and Fixed Term roles available)

27th March, 2026

  • Manufacturing
  • Purchasing / Procurement
  • Waikato
  • Permanent / Full Time

Be the backbone of Waikato Waters procurement function. Based in central Hamilton we have 2 roles available - one per...

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Payroll Advisor

27th March, 2026

  • Accounting
  • Accountant - Payroll
  • Waikato
  • Permanent / Full Time

You don't have to wear a pointy hat, concoct magic spells, or fly around on a broomstick - but you do excel at making...

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