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Water Network Technician

Wellumio

Wellumio

Wellington, New Zealand ยท Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Posted on Mar 20, 2026

About Us

Aqua Analytics partners with councils and water authorities across New Zealand and Australia to optimise water network performance, combining specialist fieldwork, consulting, and technology-driven solutions to help our clients reduce water loss, assess pipeline condition, and make smarter decisions about their water infrastructure.

We're a small, but growing company that does serious work. Our clients are some of the largest water utilities and councils in both countries, and we deliver to a standard that keeps them coming back.

We're growing our New Zealand operation and need a skilled field technician to join the team and help us do great work.

๐Ÿ”ง The Role

You'll spend most of your time in the field conducting acoustic leak detection surveys, deploying monitoring equipment, and delivering comprehensive, impactful water loss reduction projects for our NZ utility clients. Some of the work is local, some requires travel.

Day to day, you'll be:

  • Undertaking acoustic leak detection surveys across pressurised water networks using the latest technologies from leading global brands

  • Installing and maintaining IoT monitoring devices on water and wastewater pipelines to help clients better manage their assets

  • Reporting network defects to clients using our field platforms, GIS tools, and works management systems

  • Establishing and optimising District Metered Areas (DMAs) through minimum night flow analysis, boundary valve verification, and high-usage customer investigations

  • Supporting project planning, documentation, and delivery coordination

  • Managing your own HSEQ compliance in the field using digital compliance tools

  • Working directly with clients, you'll be the face of the company on-site

There's also the opportunity to work on projects across the Tasman from time to time; meet your colleagues, experience somewhere new, and contribute to the wider business. โœˆ๏ธ

๐Ÿ” What We're Looking For

  • Hands-on knowledge of water distribution networks and how they operate

  • Experience in acoustic leak detection, or a strong technical foundation with a genuine willingness to learn

  • Comfortable working in a small team where everyone contributes to exceptional outcomes

  • A professional, reliable presence on client sites; comfortable leading discussions with operators, engineers, and senior management alike

  • Happy to travel and spend time away from home when work requires it

  • Familiarity with smart water / IoT devices is a plus, not a prerequisite

  • Someone who takes ownership of their work and doesn't need to be managed closely

๐Ÿ’ง What You Get

  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Competitive salary

  • ๐Ÿจ Per diem (travel allowance) provided when you're away from home

  • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ A small, direct team with no layers of middle management

  • ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Access to the latest leak detection and monitoring technology, and purpose-built software to help you manage and deliver your work

  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Funded professional development, specialist training, a phone allowance, and a genuine path to grow with the business as our NZ operation scales

  • ๐ŸŒ Work that actually matters, every leak you find is water back in the network for future generations!

How to Apply

If this sounds like the right fit, apply now. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.