Senior Plumbing and Hydraulics Services Engineer

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Help set the direction of the building and construction sector in New Zealand  
• Join a growing, energetic and passionate team  
• Work on a diverse and challenging range of projects 
• Permanent, full-time opportunity based in Wellington 
• Salary – $110,098- $138,028, plus KiwiSaver & wellness benefits 

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

 
Reporting to the Manager Building Performance, the Senior Plumbing and Hydraulic Services Engineer will lead the provision of technical building performance advice to support work across MBIE on complex issues in relation to the Building Code, compliance documents, policy, and enquiries. You will work closely with relevant standards committees and represent New Zealand’s interests at international plumbing regulatory forums. 

The Senior Plumbing and Hydraulic Services Engineer will be advising across a range of subject matter relating to building and construction, the Building Code, compliance documents, policy settings, and technical solutions. This role directly supports the strategic priorities of the Building System Performance Branch. 

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana -

Skills and Experience Required
 

• Tertiary/Trade qualification in plumbing, hydraulic services design, or building services engineering 
• 10 Years experience in plumbing and hydraulic services design, consenting, construction, or inspection 
• Excellent knowledge of industry and legislation including the Building Act, Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Act, Building Code and supporting legislation 
• Holistic understanding and knowledge of the inter-connectedness of different aspects of building performance and of the Building Code, and how they interact with each other 
• Have a practical and theoretical understanding of New Zealand and international construction methodologies. 
• A systems thinker able to consider the detail and apply it to see the bigger picture of parts working together 
• Ability to provide specialist technical building advice on complex matters of national significance in a clear manner 
• Ability to understand technical issues in the wider strategic context and priorities, and the ability to apply foresight and judgement when assessing technical issues and solutions 
• Ability to quickly establish and build strong working relationships 
• Good communication skills - able to communicate knowledge with technical and non- technical audiences 
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills - effective writing skills are a key competency 
• Ability to integrate and balance statutory and specialist technical information and present them with simplicity and clarity that can be understood by a range of audiences  
• Ability to think through ambiguous and conflicting requirements and solve problems pragmatically, effectively, and promptly  
• Must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand 

Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE - About MBIE:

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

• Mahi Tahi – Better Together
• Māia – Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future
• Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

E mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahungaroa o ngāi wi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, katutuki tēnei. He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui. E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapakua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply:

Click here to view a position description. All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role. 

Email Monica Chow at monica.chow2@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/17388 if you have any further questions.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday, 8 June 2025.