Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata
When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy
Watercare is the largest water and wastewater utility in New Zealand providing more than 400 million litres of water to Auckland every day. Now is an exciting time to join Watercare, we're planning to spend $18.5 billion over the next 20 years to ensure we can continue to support our growing city in a climate-resilient way. When you average that out, that's an investment of $2.5 million every day.
It doesn't just stop there; we ensure that sustainability lies at the heart of everything that we do to help protect our water resources for future generations. This means that we are continuously focused on how we can reduce our carbon footprint with initiatives like solar panels, electric cars, revegetation programmes and much, much more. We really are a company that wants to make a positive difference.
Our Southern Water Supply unit covers water treatment plant operations at our Tuakau Plant. We have an opportunity for a Water Treatment Plant Operator to join our close-knit team. This is a role well suited to someone who is energetic, practically minded, and who is looking for a career and stability.
As a key member of our team, you'll provide our customers with exceptional service and ensure the safe, effective operation of our plant. As a Water Treatment Plant Operator, you will monitor and review the treatment plant process performance. You will be involved in work ranging from manual tasks to operating computerised treatment systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Carrying routine plant operational checks and adjustments to ensure DWQAR compliance
* Keeping adequate records
* Performing standard operating procedures and receiving chemicals
* Assisting in the development and review of standard operating procedures
* Participating in an out-of-hours callout roster providing emergency coverage for the water treatment plants within the Southern area (typically involves night and weekend work one week every month)
Qualifications and Experience
In this role you will bring:
* Experience in data analysis, plant processes, and report preparation
* Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools, asset databases, maintenance scheduling
* Proven knowledge of safety in and around water and the ability to swim 50m
* A Certificate or Diploma in Water Treatment would be beneficial
* A full NZ Driver's License.
A technical or trades qualification in a Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation discipline would be desirable.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including:
* Training and development opportunities
* Life and income protection insurance plans
* Generous parental leave
* Employee discounts at a range of large retailers
Me pēhea te tono mai | How to Apply
Come and join our team! If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a fantastic team then please apply online today - www.careers.watercare.co.nz.
The successful applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and medical. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand.
Reference # 38197
Posted on 17 Mar 2025
Closes on 11 Apr 2025 17:00
Location(s) South/East, Pukekohe/South East/West
Expertise Manufacturing and Operations, Science & Technology, Trades & Services
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