Hydraulic Modeller - ( 260000H8 ) Description Hydraulic Modeller
- Salary $75-80k Benefits
- Full time role - 40 hours per week
- Based in Wellington
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
About the role: Stantec’s Water team in New Zealand has an impressive portfolio of successful projects that benefit communities nationwide and beyond, with significant contributions to international work. Our water focus covers the management of drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and groundwater as a collective resource. Dams and hydropower are a key focus, driving resilience and renewable energy solutions. Tackling our water challenges is crucial, and our diverse local network includes over 360 water specialists dedicated to innovation. With substantial project wins and an extensive backlog of work, we have an opportunity for an experienced hydraulic modeller with a background in stormwater/wastewater to join the team. This is an exciting opportunity to help further build our national modelling team, which unites our 3 Waters modelling capabilities. You will have the opportunity to work on significant projects both nationally and internationally, and with a diverse range of project teams. Stantec globally is known for our best practice in drainage and water modelling, and our New Zealand team unites this global best practice with local knowledge, to deliver high quality modelling and network planning projects for our clients. Based in our Wellington office and reporting to the Team Leader, your key responsibilities will include the following:
- Technical oversight of modelling projects being delivered both nationally and globally, which will include:
- Rapid Flood Hazard Assessments
- Model Build and validation and/or calibration of networks
- Flood hazard mapping and system performance assessments
- Growth assessments, master plans and strategic studies
- Options analysis and development of solutions
- Flood risk and mitigation assessments
- Wastewater overflow and water quality assessments
- Mentorship and training of junior modelling staff based in various offices
- Providing technical input and support to the modelling team across Stantec New Zealand. This will include checking and reviewing modelling projects for clients
- Ensuring that QAQC procedures are followed
- Regular liaison with Stantec staff in other offices to share knowledge and best practice
You will have relevant Bachelor's degree, 3-5 years working experience, and have worked on , or been involved with UK water projects. You will be fluent with InfoWorks ICM, as well as GIS packages such as ArcGIS. Experience in other software is desirable but not essential. Experience with data analytics, coding and data visualisation also desirable. Experience in wastewater is essential; experience in stormwater is desirable. You will need to be progressive, have enthusiasm for innovative thinking and be willing to be actively involved in the wider Asia Pacific Stantec network planning community.
What we offer At Stantec, we take your growth and fulfilment seriously. We’re proud to offer many supportive benefits, including: Professional development and support
- Flexible working arrangements, including purchasing up to an extra four weeks of leave and provision for school term contracts, part-time, and job sharing
- Learning and talent development programmes, including global, online, and on-the-job opportunities
- Professional memberships
- Service recognition awards
- Mentorship
Wellbeing and connection opportunities
- Health insurance, income continuance insurance, and life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Developing Professionals Group, a global network for those with under 10 years of experience
- Office Social Club and events
About us We’ve been serving our clients and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand for over 125 years. With almost 900 professionals, our team is based in the main cities and throughout the regions. We collaborate across disciplines and sectors to bring buildings, energy, water, environmental, and transport projects to life. Globally, Stantec unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.
How to apply Please apply directly online applications will close Tuesday 4th August 2026
Qualifications .
Primary Location : New Zealand-Wellington-Wellington
Organization : BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Jul 19, 2026, 9:43:33 PM
Req ID: 260000H8
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