Working with us | He Mahi Mōu

Our strength lies in our people, local people doing local mahi for our communities.
From engineers and planners to field operators, cultural advisors and community connectors, every person at Waikato Waters plays a role in protecting the health of our wai and the wellbeing of our people.

We live here.

We raise our whānau here.

We drink the same water we protect.

Our teams bring deep local knowledge, technical expertise and aroha for the communities we serve. We’re driven by pride in our place and a shared sense of purpose, ensuring every drop of water is managed with care, respect and responsibility.

Together, we’re building a workplace that reflects the communities we serve - diverse, welcoming and connected by shared purpose.

At Waikato Waters, the work we do matters - to our people, our places and our future. We are a locally led organisation with a shared purpose - to care for our wai in a way that protects the wellbeing of our communities today and for generations to come.

Joining our team means more than coming to work each day. It means being part of something bigger - contributing to meaningful outcomes, growing your skills and career, and belonging to a values-driven organisation grounded in partnership, kaitiakitanga and public service.

We offer more than a job, we offer a place to grow, contribute and belong.

Local impact 

Your mahi directly improves the health of our awa, our environment and our communities.

Future focus 

Every decision we make and every project we deliver contributes to long-term outcomes that will support our children, their children, and generations to come.
Belonging - We celebrate difference and value connection. Our team reflects the communities we serve.

Shared purpose

We protect a taonga that belongs to everyone and will never be sold. Our assets, infrastructure and water networks will never be privatised or sold overseas.
Waikato Waters exists solely to serve the people of the Waikato. Public ownership and local decision-making will always remain at the heart of what we do.

You can view our available roles here.