Careers at Waikato Waters
At Waikato Waters, we provide water for life. It’s an essential service that supports the health, wellbeing, and future of our communities every single day.
If you’re looking for work that truly matters – and a team that works together to make a difference – you might find your place with us.
What we do matters. Safe drinking water, reliable wastewater services, protecting our rivers and environment – it all adds up to healthier communities and a stronger region.
When you work here, you can see the impact of your work in people’s lives, now and into the future.
Be part of something we’re building together
We’re shaping a modern water services organisation for the Waikato. That means new ways of working, new ideas, and a chance to build something better from the ground up.
Your voice matters here. We value fresh thinking, practical solutions, and people who want to help create a strong, positive culture.
Work across a region full of opportunity
Our work spans towns, rural communities, and growing regional centres across the Waikato. It’s a region where people live, work, farm, create, and belong – and we’re proud to support it.
Our culture
We’re a team that believes in working together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a collaborative environment where people share knowledge, support each other, and pull in the same direction.
We know that great outcomes come from great teamwork – and from people who care about what they do.

Our values
Kia tika, kia pono, kia tau – responsibility, integrity, respect. These three values shape every decision and every interaction at our organisation.
What you can expect when working for us
We’re committed to creating a supportive and flexible workplace where people can grow and do their best work.
This includes:
- flexible working options where roles allow
- additional annual leave after five years of service
- opportunities for learning and professional development
- a modern, supportive team environment
- clear and meaningful career pathways
- health and wellbeing support
- the chance to contribute to a growing organisation.
As we grow, our benefits and opportunities will continue to evolve.
Join us
If you’re ready to be part of a purpose-driven organisation making a real impact in the Waikato, we’d love to hear from you.
To view current opportunities and apply, visit our vacancies page.
You can also follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date with new roles and updates.