Senior Advisor Investment Planning

• Work collaboratively across the organisation, partnering with technical experts
• Join a dynamic industry undergoing transformative change
• Based close to the train station, beach and shops in Petone

The remuneration range for this role is $108,644 to $153,379 (including KiwiSaver), depending on skills and experience.

The opportunity

We're looking for someone who thrives in collaborative environments and brings strong investment planning expertise to help navigate complex challenges. In this role, you'll work across the business to develop, prioritise and monitor investment plans that support long-term strategies and programmes. You'll be skilled at integrating strategic, operational and financial insights into clear, actionable products that support decision-making and deliver value to our stakeholders.

You will get to

• Connect across the organisation to help understand and prioritise investments
• Develop subject matter expertise in what is needed to support the delivery of three waters services for our communities
• Work with a team to plan programmes of future investments to be delivered by the new organisation, Tiaki Wai
• Develop key investment planning products, including prioritisation frameworks and business cases

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, economics, investment planning, asset management or a similar discipline
• 5+ years' relevant experience, e.g. investment planning or financial forecasting experience, ideally in a public investment setting
• Strong skills and experience in financial data analysis (ideally using MS Excel) that support effective decision-making
• Experience supporting the preparation of business cases, budget bids or economic case development, including cost-benefit analysis

At Wellington Water, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements, including up to 2 days working from home
• A comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually
• Formal and informal professional development opportunities
• 5 weeks annual leave accrual available following 2 years of continuous service

About us

Wellington Water Ltd is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. We're a multi-council-owned entity tasked with managing infrastructure and delivering water services to our communities.

From 1 July 2026, a new chapter in water services begins. Tiaki Wai will take over responsibility for providing three waters services to approximately 433,000 residents across the Wellington metropolitan region.

Tiaki Wai will own the water assets it operates, giving it greater independence to manage and improve water services for current and future communities. Wellington Water employees will transition into this new council-owned entity.

The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing water services for our communities and environment, which is reflected in our values: Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.

Applications close: Monday 27 April 2026

How to apply

To view a copy of the position description: click here

To apply for the role, click on the 'apply' button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site. Please note, if you are a Wellington Water employee, apply using your work email.

For further information, email: JoinUs@wellingtonwater.co.nz

Applicants for safety-sensitive roles will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand.