Maintenance Operator

This is a full‑time position of 40 hours per week.

The remuneration for this role is circa $62,000 p.a. (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience.

The opportunity

As a Maintenance Operator, you’ll play a key role in keeping our metro water treatment plants operating safely and efficiently. You’ll carry out weekly cleaning, inspections and basic maintenance across process systems and facilities, help maintain grounds and catchment areas, and support CIR checks. From time to time, you’ll also assist trades staff on more complex works. This is a practical, varied role that directly supports safe, reliable drinking water for the region.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver routine cleaning, inspections and maintenance across treatment plant systems
• Complete CIR checks, grounds care and basic facilities maintenance
• Support trades staff with maintenance tasks when required
• Respond to operational incidents and assist during emergency events
• Follow and promote Health & Safety procedures, including safe isolation and chemical handling

About You

To be successful in this role you will bring :

• Full New Zealand driver’s licence
• Basic building and mechanical skills
• Experience using computerised asset or maintenance systems
• Knowledge of Health & Safety practices and environmental management
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role and work well in a team

Benefits

At Wellington Water, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.

Our benefits include :

• Flexible working arrangements including up to 2 days working from home
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually
• Formal and informal professional development opportunities
• 5 weeks annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual service

For a full list of our employee benefits click here.

About us

Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. We’re a multi‑council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.

The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.

Applications close : Sunday 14th December 2025

How to apply

To view a copy of the position description : click

To apply for the role, click on the ”apply” button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site, please note if you are a Wellington Water employee please apply using your work email.

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Applicants for safety sensitive roles will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long‑term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.

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