Water Treatment Plant Technician Hokitika - 202510

Posted : 25 / 08 / 2025

Closing Date : 30 / 11 / 2025

Job Type : Permanent - Full Time

Job Category : Utilities

Are you ready to trade the hustle and bustle for rugged landscapes, pristine rivers, and a tight-knit community?

We're seeking a Water Treatment Plant Technician to operate and maintain essential water infrastructure.

You'll be part of a dedicated team ensuring safe, reliable water services across one of New Zealand's most breathtaking regions.

What we offer :

Competitive salary - commensurate with experience and qualifications

Relocation assistance - including moving costs up to $10K, 4 weeks temporary accommodation, and support settling in

Professional development - ongoing training and certification opportunities

Work-life balance - flexible hours and leave entitlements

We match up to 4% Kiwisaver from day one, then pay 6% after five years' service

We support our people with free access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Lifestyle perks - live minutes from beaches, forests, and mountains

Why the West Coast?

Live surrounded by rainforests, mountains, and beaches

Enjoy a slower pace of life with affordable living and a strong community spirit

Be part of a region that values environmental stewardship and innovation

Enjoy significantly lower housing costs compared to major urban centres, making home ownership or comfortable renting more achievable

Whether you're seeking adventure, a lifestyle change, or a meaningful role in a vital industry - this is your chance to make a real impact

Job Description

What you'll do :

Operate and maintain water treatment systems to ensure safe, high-quality water for our Westland District communities

Monitor plant performance, conduct routine testing, and troubleshoot issues

Work alongside a dedicated team committed to sustainability and public health

Works

Monitor water supply across the network

• Routine maintenance of plant;
• Testing and treatment of water supplies;
• Notification to consumers of emergencies and problems;
• Ensure adherence to Company policy and compliance with Health and Safety in all tasks;
• Adherence to road safety and temporary traffic management requirements as per issued Work Instructions and the Transit New Zealand Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management;

Other duties or tasks throughout the West Coast as required.

Procedures

Understand and apply the Grey District Council's contract specifications

Understand and apply WTP procedures

Delivery On time to labs - No later than 6-12 hours after sample was taken (or as per prevailing guidelines)

Apply correct sampling techniques

Maintain temperature below sample temperature (or as per prevailing guidelines)

Monitor usage

Check weight weekly and update records

Report when Chlorine is below 900kg to Supervisor

Report / Record timely

Report any issues or potential issues immediately to Utilities Supervisor

Report all failures as per contract specification to Utilities Supervisor

Record each visit and complete WTPs documents

Complete Documents accurately and timely

Sample 3 times a week (or as per prevailing guidelines)

Follow testing regimen of Ecoli / pH / Turbidity / Facs

Monitor and record chemical usage

Monitor and record pump running hours

Keep HAZ Chem register up to date on Notice Board

Monitoring pumps

Report issues immediately

Desired Skills and Experience

What you'll bring :

Experience in water treatment operations or a related technical field

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

A proactive attitude and willingness to contribute to a small, high-performing team

National Certificate in Drinking Water Treatment Level 4 (Essential)

National Certificate in Drinking Water Treatment Level 5 (Preferred)

Experience in operation and maintenance of water facilities

Able to work independently, within a team, and under pressure

Competent in the use of computers and relevant software

Class 2 Driver Licence

To apply for this vacancy, you

MUST

be eligible to work in New Zealand.

You must also undertake a Ministry of Justice background check, and pass pre-employment Drug & Alcohol testing.

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