Māori & Pasifika at Watercare Services
At Watercare, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. We believe everyone should feel empowered to be their authentic selves at work.
Our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace was recognized in 2024 when we won the NZAGE (New Zealand Association of Graduate Employers) Best Diversity Strategy award for our Graduate and Intern programmes.
A key focus of these programmes is increasing the representation of Māori and Pacific Peoples in the water industry. Beyond recruitment, we are dedicated to creating an environment where diverse talent can thrive. We encourage our people to bring their cultural perspectives into their work, strengthening our connection with Auckland’s diverse communities.
“We need to continue unleashing potential with whānau, hapū, and iwi. Māori engineers in the water industry allow our organisation to build upon that potential and leadership. The benefits of having these young engineers include a future-fit organisation and a stronger sense of connectivity for iwi Māori, ensuring that our taiao (environment) is considered through an iwi Māori lens.”
– Richie Waiwai, Tumuaki Rautaki ā-Iwi me ngā Hononga, Watercare.
Check out the stories of some of our incredible past graduates and interns:
- Epoki’s story: Project Engineer at Watercare
- Shaye and Lukan’s story: Working on the Central Interceptor
