3 Waters Operations Engineer

Hastings District Council; Hastings; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hastings District Council is seeking a switched-on 3 Waters Operations Engineer to join our Infrastructure Group. You'll play a hands-on role in supporting safe, reliable drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services across Heretaunga Hastings.

This varied role involves coordinating 3 Waters service connections, giving practical technical advice, supporting inspections and compliance checks, and collaborating with customers, developers and Council teams to get things done.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in civil, environmental or similar discipline.
• At least 5 years' experience in 3 Waters, utilities, infrastructure, engineering or a related field.
• Solid understanding of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater reticulation systems.
• Experience applying engineering standards, specification, bylaws or regulatory requirements.
• Confidence working with contractors, customers and a range of internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Keep connection applications moving by coordinating, assessing and approving 3 Waters requests
• Give clear, practical advice to customers, developers, contractor and internal teams
• Support inspections, audits and compliance checks so work is completed safely and to standard
• Help manage shutdown approvals and network interface matters
• Provide smart operational engineer support across 3 Waters service deliver
• Bring ideas that improve how we work, respond and support our community.

Job description

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Welcome to Heretaunga, the area renowned for its rich and fertile landscape that is sustained by its life-giving dews and waterways. Welcome to Heretaunga, whose beauty is observed by the sharp eye of the harrier hawk; a landscape rich in history and with an esteemed legacy of caring and providing for its inhabitants.

Taitara Mahi - 3 Waters Operations Engineer
Permanent Full-Time

If you're a practical engineer who enjoys solving real-word problems, working with good people and seeing the impact of your work every day, this could be the role for you.

Hastings District Council is looking for a switched-on 3 Waters Operations Engineer to join our Infrastructure Group. You'll play a hands-on role in supporting safe, reliable drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services across Heretaunga Hastings - the kind of work that quietly keeps our district running.

This is a varied role with plenty of moving part. You'll assess and coordinate 3 Waters service connection request, provide practical technical advice, support inspections and compliance checks and work closely with customers, developers, contractors and Council teams to ger things done.

• Keep connection applications moving by coordinating, assessing and approving 3 Waters requests
• Give clear, practical advice to customers, developers, contractor and internal teams
• Support inspections, audits and compliance checks so work is completed safely and to standard
• Help manage shutdown approvals and network interface matters
• Provide smart operational engineer support across 3 Waters service deliver
• Bring ideas that improve how we work, respond and support our community.

You'll be a practical problem-solver who brings sound technical judgement, strong communication skills and a genuine service mindset. You don't need to have all the answers on day one - but you will be confident working with standards, specifications and compliance requirements and willing to roll up your sleeves to find the right solutions.

Ōu wheako – about you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelorof Engineering in civil, environmental or similar discipline or significant relevant industry experience
• At least 5 years' experience in 3 Waters, utilities, infrastructure, engineering or a related field
• A solid understanding of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater reticulation systems.
• Experience applying engineering standards, specification, bylaws or regulatory requirements
• Confidence working with contractors, customers and a range of internal teams
• A practical, calm and organised approach, with an eye for details anda focus on good outcomes

At Hastings District Council, our work matter because it supports the people and places we care about. You'll join a team that values working together, making a difference, respecting others and supporting wellbeing. Your expertise will help protect essential infrastructure and support a stronger, more resilient district. If you want a role with variety, purpose and plenty of opportunity to make a visible difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: This role is part of our Three Waters function and is expected to transfer to the new water services organisation as part of the transition. While the detailed timing and arrangements are still being worked through, candidates should apply on the basis that the role will ultimately move from Council to the new organisation. We will keep affected employees fully informed as the transition progresses and manage the process in accordance with the relevant legislation and employment obligations.

Situated in the heart of Ngāti Kahungunu, the Hastings district and Hawke's Bay offer an enjoyable environment in which to live, work and play. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. Are you keen to be a part of our journey?