Wastewater Treatment Technician

Why join us?

Make a Difference : Contribute to the development of Palmerston North City while enjoying a fulfilling career that positively impacts our community

Professional Growth : Elevate your career through a range of Learning and Development opportunities at Palmerston North City Council.

Benefits : We do more than just pay you a salary too.

We have awesome benefits to support you including 5 weeks annual leave

About the role

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Wastewater Treatment Technician to join our Three Waters team.

As a Wastewater Treatment Technician, your primary responsibility is to operate and maintain PNCC's wastewater treatment systems in compliance with consent requirements, safety standards, and operational efficiency targets.

You'll work across the treatment plant, outstations, oxidation ponds, and pump stations, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts across the network.

This is a full-time role, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Once fully trained you will participate in the on-call duty roster, including after-hours call outs, and some weekend work on your rostered week.

Your focus in this role will include :

Operating and maintaining plant equipment, systems, and instrumentation across the treatment network.

Monitoring plant performance and identifying opportunities for optimisation.

Completing routine maintenance and ensuring equipment is safe and fit for purpose.

Managing chemical dosing and monitoring stock levels.

Carrying out and recording laboratory tests in line with the monitoring programme.

Ensuring compliance with resource consents and health and safety legislation.

About you

You'll be a skilled technician with a sound understanding of wastewater treatment processes and the drive to maintain operational excellence.

You'll also be ready to take initiative, work independently when needed, and collaborate effectively in a team environment.

What you'll bring :

A National Certificate in Wastewater Treatment (Level 4) – essential.

A National Diploma in Wastewater Treatment (Level 5) and / or a trade qualification – desirable.

At least 2 years of experience operating and maintaining wastewater treatment facilities.

A current NZ driver's licence (full or restricted).

Strong communication and time management skills.

Good computer literacy – especially Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

A mature, adaptable, and safety-focused approach to your work.

About us

Palmerston North (or as we like to call it, Palmy) is a growing, innovative and exciting city.

With small city benefits and big city ambition, Palmy has secured its place on the map as a creative and exciting city, with leading innovation and developments!

We're proud to be a city that includes, supports, connects and uses the talents of the whole community in our pursuit to provide a connected and safe community.

We're also a future-focused city who cares about enhancing our natural and built environment.

Our future looks bright, it looks vibrant and progressive.

Our organisation thrives on good culture, so be prepared to have a little bit of fun at work as well as doing the hard mahi.

What we offer

Competitive remuneration package including base salary, standby and loading allowances of between $82,724 and $96,826, with a 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution (where eligible)

A supportive, safety-focused work environment

Ongoing professional development

Opportunities for career progression

5 weeks annual leave and a community service day

Long service leave after qualifying periods

Free annual flu vaccinations and subsidised health and eye checks every 2 years

Supportive wellbeing initiatives and confidential counselling services

Applications close :

• pm, Tuesday 28 October

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all those suitably qualified for this position.

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