Join Digital Water Solutions (DWS) and lead the growth of our wastewater and stormwater business in New Zealand. As an Autodesk Silver Partner, DWS provides specialist consulting, software support, and training in network planning and hydraulic modelling across Australia and New Zealand. We are looking for an experienced Principal or Senior engineer to combine technical leadership with responsibility for growing our presence in the New Zealand wastewater and stormwater market.

The Role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager and supported by the ANZ Technical Leaders, you will develop DWS’s wastewater and stormwater market in New Zealand and provide technical leadership across our network planning services. The role spans market development, client engagement, opportunity identification, proposal preparation, project delivery, technical quality, and team development. You will bring strong technical knowledge of wastewater and stormwater systems, network modelling, and master planning, supported by extensive experience with commercial hydraulic modelling software. Appointment at Principal (12+ years) or Senior (8–12 years) level will reflect your experience, technical expertise, and demonstrated leadership.

Key Duties

- New Zealand Market Development: Develop and implement a NZ wastewater and stormwater market development plan with the Engineering Manager and Technical Leader Wastewater
- Identify priority clients, regions, services, and growth opportunities across network modelling, master planning, and related advisory services
- Build and maintain a qualified chance pipeline tracking procurement programmes, upcoming projects, and client investment priorities
- Deliver against agreed targets for market growth, revenue, new clients, and repeat business
- Build relationships with councils, wastewater and stormwater service providers, asset owners, consultants, and delivery partners
- Represent DWS at relevant industry events, technical forums, and client meetings
- Client Relationships and Work Winning: Act as senior point of contact for New Zealand network clients, building long-term relationships and understanding their planning and investment needs
- Lead opportunity qualification, bid strategy, proposal preparation, scope development, and fee estimation
- Develop partnerships and teaming arrangements that strengthen DWS’s capabilities and access to opportunities
- Project Leadership and Management:



Lead projects through the full lifecycle including scope definition, budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, delivery, and close-out
- Manage project performance against agreed scope, programme, budget, and quality requirements
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage project risks, scope changes, and commercial performance
- Network Planning and Technical Delivery: Lead wastewater, stormwater, and integrated network modelling, capacity assessments, master planning, and infrastructure options studies
- Oversee development, verification, and calibration of hydraulic models for gravity wastewater, stormwater, and integrated networks including pumping stations and rising mains
- Assess network performance under existing and future growth scenarios in dry-weather and wet-weather conditions
- Prepare clear technical reports, investment recommendations, and staged infrastructure programmes
- Ensure technical work complies with New Zealand engineering and planning standards and regulatory requirements
- Technical Review and Quality Assurance: Review models, calculations, reports, and recommendations for accuracy, completeness, and technical robustness
- Apply DWS quality assurance processes consistently across all projects
- Team Development: Mentor engineers and project staff in wastewater modelling, planning, project management, and client engagement
- Contribute to business strategy, service development, and investment priorities for the wastewater and stormwater sector

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline
- Chartered professional status (CPEng / CMEngNZ), C.WEM, or equivalent chartered membership of a recognised engineering or planning body
- 8+ years’ relevant experience in wastewater and stormwater network planning, hydraulic modelling, and project management
- Extensive experience with InfoWorks ICM, MIKE+, SewerGEMS, or similar network modelling software




- Strong knowledge of New Zealand engineering standards and regulatory requirements for gravity wastewater and stormwater networks, pumping stations, rising mains, wet-weather performance, and master planning
- A track record of delivering complex wastewater and stormwater planning projects and producing clear technical reports
- Experience developing client relationships, identifying opportunities, and securing consulting work
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Sound commercial judgement including proposal development, fee estimation, budgeting, and risk management
- Full New Zealand work rights and full driver licence required
- Desirable: GIS proficiency and experience managing and interpreting network and asset data
- Established New Zealand industry network or demonstrated ability to build one
- Understanding of Te Mana o te Wai and working with iwi and hapū
- Project management qualifications such as PMP or PRINCE2

Personal Competencies

- Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and take ownership of market and project outcomes
- Comfortable balancing technical delivery, client service, and business development
- Able to build trust and communicate effectively with technical teams, clients, and senior decision-makers
- Practical and commercially aware with sound judgement and strong problem-solving skills
- Collaborative and supportive with a commitment to mentoring others
- Adaptable, proactive, and reliable in delivering on commitments

What DWS Offers

- Market leadership: Shape and grow DWS’s wastewater and stormwater business in New Zealand
- Technical influence: Lead challenging network modelling and planning projects across New Zealand and internationally
- Career development: Expand your leadership, commercial, and technical capabilities
- Collaborative culture: Supportive team where your expertise and ideas are valued
- Autodesk partnership: Access specialist software, technical resources, and training opportunities
- Competitive salary, leave entitlements, KiwiSaver, and ongoing professional development support
- Mentoring and support from DWS’s established Australian wastewater and stormwater team

Please apply by submitting your CV and Cover Letter. Full New Zealand work rights and a full driver licence are required. DWS will not be taking applications from recruitment agencies.

📌 Wastewater and Stormwater Market Sector Lead – Network Planning (Australia)
🏢 Digital Water Solutions (DWS)
📍 Australia