Junior Asset Data Engineer - Christchurch

Posted Thursday, 5 March 2026, 3:00 am

Protecting the health of our water.

We believe that’s worth caring about.

At Citycare Water, we’re proud to be the country’s largest dedicated experts in three waters – around 600 good people, making it happen across 10 locations. We specialise in water network maintenance and reticulation renewal construction. We service almost a quarter of properties nationwide; and we maintain over 20,000kms of pipe network. That’s 2X the length of the NZ’s state highways! Water may seem like such an everyday thing. but that’s what makes it so important. every day, every living thing needs it.

So, join us on our mission to ensure every community has access to safe water for life - we believe that’s worth striving for.

About the job:

We’re looking for a keen Junior Asset Data Engineer to join our Digital Team in Christchurch!

The role involves:

Analysis of Geo-Spatial data collected in the field for asset assessment \& reporting.

Selecting and prioritising assets (physical \& digital) for maintenance and repair programmes.

Developing data driven insights on customers Three Waters Networks

Supporting asset health monitoring and network operational efficiency.

What you’ll need:

Bachelors degree in Statistical Analysis GIS, Geography, Engineering or similar.

Strong GIS and Geo-Spatial analysis capability.

Strong understanding of spatial data structure and competency in statistical analysis.

1-2 years’ GIS experience or equivalent digital platforms is advantageous

Intermediate or higher level in Microsoft Office suite of programmes.

Excellent attention to detail.

All preferred candidates will be required to complete preemployment checks to the employer’s satisfaction. These checks include but are not limited to, Ministry of Justice criminal conviction report, medical assessment, and drug and alcohol testing.

If you have any further questions, please email careers@citycarewater.co.nz

Benefits and culture:

At our core, we believe that diverse teams drive better outcomes. We're proud to support and invest in initiatives that create a workplace where everyone feels they belong:

Perks such as discounted health insurance, mental health first aiders, regular health check-ups, flu vaccinations and access to our employee assistance programme.

Our Women in Water network provides resources, support and opportunities to thrive as a woman in your career and life in general. This wāhine-only environment is a safe space to connect, ask questions, thoughts and experiences, support each other and have some fun.

Employee benefits and discounts via BOOST.

Making Waves – Reward \& Recognition Program: We celebrate team members who truly live our values through our Making Waves program, recognising and rewarding outstanding contributions every quarter

You’re covered from your very first day, with bereavement leave and five days’ sick leave available right from the start.

Our culture values different perspectives and we provide mentorship and training to help all team members succeed and progress in their careers.

Find out more:

Visit our Careers page to hear from our people about what it’s like working for Citycare Water; and visit out News section to read about the work we do protecting the health of our water in our local communities.

We encourage all applicants, regardless of their background or experience, to if they feel they are a good fit for the role. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and believes that every member of our team brings unique perspectives and strengths to our company.