Trainee Water Treatment Plant Operator

70 Vaughan Road, Lynmore, Rotorua 3010, New ZealandJob DescriptionPosted Monday, 8 September 2025 at 10 : 00 am | Expires Sunday, 21 September 2025 at 9 : 59 amImagine a workplace where your efforts directly shape the future of the vibrant community that is Rotorua.

Te Kaunihera o nga Roto o Rotorua |Rotorua Lakes Council offers you that opportunity and more.

With a team of over 400 staff, we\'re the driving force behind transformative projects like the revitalisation of the Rotorua Aquatic Centre and hosts to the first NRL Indigenous All Stars games in Aotearoa.

After a fulfilling day at mahi, soak in our abundance of geothermal pools, explore the mesmerising ngawha (geysers), and conquer world-famous mountain biking trails.

As we stand firmly committed to biculturalism and collaboration with Te Arawa, our local iwi, your appreciation for Maori values, te reo, and tikanga Maori will flourish.

Join us and shape your career in an environment where innovation meets tradition.He kai kai au ringa!

Nau mai!

You have the opportunity to make a huge difference!

Come join us!

Rotorua Lakes Council is offering an exciting opportunity for someone keen to start a career in the water industry.

We are looking for a Trainee Water Treatment Plant Operator to join our team.

This is an entry-level role with no previous experience required – just a willingness to learn, a positive attitude, and a commitment to safe work practices.As a Trainee Operator, you will be supported with on-the-job training, mentoring, and study opportunities to gain the New Zealand Certificate in Water Treatment (Level 4).

You\'ll learn how to operate and monitor our water treatment plants, assist with sampling and water quality testing, and support the safe handling of treatment chemicals.This role is ideal for someone who is reliable, motivated, and eager to develop practical skills in an essential service that directly benefits our community.

With strong career development pathways and the chance to make a real difference to the wellbeing of our district, this is your opportunity to build a future in the water services sector.If you're ready to take the first step towards a rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you.Te Kaunihera o nga Roto o Rotorua (Rotorua Lakes Council) is committed to working in partnership with Te Arawa, our local iwi.

We aspire to being a bicultural organisation and we value staff who speak te reo Maori, have an appreciation of Maori values, and a working knowledge of tikanga Maori.Sound like you?

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Vaughan Road, Lynmore, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand

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