Water & Wasterwater Treatment Technician

Overview

Make a real impact in your community every day

The team at the Whakatane District Council has a vacancy for a full time permanent Water and Wastewater Treatment Technician.

About this role

You'll play an integral role in making sure we continue to provide high-quality water and wastewater services that meet the needs of our communities.

We're a small team of technical experts who support the continuous operation and maintenance of water supply, storage and treatment across our District, ensuring our water and wastewater treatment is effective and compliant with all standards and regulations.

Keeping the water flowing through the taps means that you'll also join the roster to complete routine weekend work and provide after-hours callouts when required.

This role is considered both health and safety sensitive so the successful candidate will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment health and drug test.

About you

Ko wai koe | About you

You'll be joining a team that believes in being better together, so you'll be a team player that upholds the values of Council.

Ideally, you'll have experience operating water or wastewater treatment plants, and hold a National Certificate in Water or Wastewater Treatment.

Knowledge of process control, field and laboratory analytical instrumentation, calibration and maintenance of continuous reading analysers and familiarity with monitoring and sampling of water and wastewater would also be great.

This is an active role, so you'll need a good level of fitness and a strong commitment to health and safety.

Not quite qualified yet?

Not quite qualified yet?

That's ok - this is a specialised role, and we know great operators aren't always easy to find.

If you're practical, reliable, and ready to grow your skills, we'll back you with the training you need.

Whether you're starting out or looking for a career change, this could be your opportunity to step into a vital role in protecting our environment and community health.

What we offer

What we offer

Five weeks' annual leave

Access to a range of staff benefits

Most locations are close to rivers, lakes, forests, beaches and great walks

Our values

We're always learning and improving - Toitu te Taumata

We're passionate and proud - Toitu te Mauri Ora

We work as one team - Toitu te Mahi Tahi

We put people at the heart of everything we do - Toitu te Tangata

We care about our environment - Toitu te Taiao

How to apply

Me pehea te tono mai | How to apply

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Neal Yeates, Team Leader Water Treatment Plant, on 07 306 0500 or apply now.

To apply for this job go to : & enter ref code : 6800822.

Applications close 11 September 2025

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