Team Leader Treatment

Overview

Napier City Council is seeking a Team Leader Treatment to oversee water and wastewater treatment operations and trade waste services.

The role ensures safe, reliable, and environmentally sustainable water services for the community, with a focus on leadership, safety, and continuous improvement in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day operations of water and wastewater treatment plants and trade waste services.

Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and legislative standards, and manage responses to incidents.

Supervise and develop a skilled team, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Work closely with maintenance and asset teams to plan upgrades, renewals, and commissioning of new infrastructure.

Build strong relationships with regulators, stakeholders, and industry partners to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Contribute to Napier City Council's long-term vision for nationally consistent, future-focused water services.

About You

9+ years' experience in water / wastewater treatment operations or environmental compliance.

National Diploma Level 6 in Water / Wastewater Treatment (or equivalent qualification).

Experienced leader with a track record of managing technical and operational staff.

Strong knowledge of water quality standards, trade waste regulation, and environmental compliance.

Excellent planning, coordination, and communication skills.

Confident with SCADA systems, plant operations, and treatment technologies.

Committed to best practice in health, safety, and continuous learning.

Experience with regulatory reporting and audits is an advantage.

What We Offer

5 weeks annual leave after 2 years service

Discounted Health Insurance Work Scheme + Eye Test Subsidy

Retailer Discounts + Study assistance

Employee Assistance Program (OCP)

Quarterly values awards + Birthday vouchers + Social club

Free flu vaccinations (annual)

Ka Awatea Cultural Wananga + NCC Kapa Haka

Te Reo Maori language classes

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity working 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday.

You will be based in Napier.

The annual salary package for this role is $105,700-$124,300 (including KiwiSaver), with the final offer depending on your skills and experience.

Applications for this role close on 6 October 2025; however, due to the highly competitive employment market we will be interviewing applications as we receive them and may close the role when we have found the right person.

Please do not delay in making your application.

About NCC

Napier City Council is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and work to make our hiring process fair and accessible.

If you need any support or adjustments during your application or interview, let us know—we're happy to help.

Our success is grounded in strong partnerships with Mana Whenua and Iwi, supported by our Maori Partnerships team, Te Waka Rangapu, which builds cultural capability through education and training.

Before you join, you'll need to complete pre-employment checks (including drug testing, with some roles requiring health screening).

As an NCC employee, you may also be called on to support Civil Defence emergencies when our community needs us most.

Please visit Napier City Council Careers website to see full job description

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