Pūkenga Ratonga | Utilities Engineer

We believe the way we do things really does make a difference in the lives of those who live in our communities and as a Utilities Engineer within our 3 Waters team you’ll play a significant part in this by helping to shape the future of our district.

About the role

Are you looking for a role that blends technical expertise with real-world impact? We’re after someone who’s keen to get involved across all aspects of our 3 Waters network.

In this role, you’ll take the lead in managing our 3 Waters data using our data toolset and SCADA systems, support the planning and design of network improvements, and project manage the delivery of minor works. This is a full-time, permanent position based at our Te Aroha 3 Waters office.

This isn’t a role where you’ll be stuck behind a desk. One day you might be out in the field investigating network issues or advising internal stakeholders, and the next you could be in design meetings, working with trade waste customers, or helping colleagues and community members with practical advice and solutions.

About you

Besides having a great sense of humor and not taking life too seriously our ideal applicant will likely hold a tertiary qualification in civil engineering and / or will have prior experience within the 3 Waters industry. Experience in design and contract supervision, and experience with telemetry system management, SCADA and data management is preferred.

To thrive in this role you will be somebody who is solution focused with strong problem solving skills, excel in data management and analysis and will have excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex information in a way that can be easily understood.

Needing to relocate? Not a problem as we can offer a relocation allowance and support for the right candidate to move to our district.

Why choose us?

At Matamata-Piako District Council we want to be your employer of choice – by helping you to balance life and work, by offering learning opportunities, by paying you well and offering benefits in a way that will assist you to thrive, while striving to be socially responsible, consistent and fair to all.

Some of the staff benefits we offer are :

• Crediting current continuous local government service for the purpose of annual and long service leave entitlements
• Flexible work arrangements and a family friendly work environment
• The ability to earn performance payments
• Extra annual leave awarded with years of service
• Long service leave
• Sick leave on commencement of employment
• Partners paid parental leave
• Discounts at council pool facilities
• Free parking
• Access to wellbeing resources and workplace support

So if you’re looking for a career where your work has long term impact, have a passion for the 3 Waters and want to work in a supportive team environment, apply today!

Please note with the development of the Waikato Waters Done Well Entity ( ) the Matamata Piako District Council’s Water services will be transferring across on 1 October 2026 to this entity. This position is included in the transfer.

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