Water treatment Plant Operator

Water treatment Plant Operator page is loaded## Water treatment Plant Operatorlocations : Tuakau Filter Station : Pukekohetime type : Full timeposted on : Posted Todaytime left to apply : End Date : October 10, 2025 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id : JR

• He kōrero mō mātou | About Watercare
• 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
• Now is an exciting time to join Watercare, we're planning to spend $14 billion over the next 10 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 $3.8 million every day!
• He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role
• 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.
• 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)
• Ngā pūkenga e rapu nei mātou | About you
• 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 can-do attitude!A technical or trades qualification in a Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation discipline would be desirable.
• Ngā hua mōu | What's in it for you
• 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 - careers.watercare.co.nz.

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