CCTV Operator - Auckland

Citycare Water; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Mental health support

Health checks

Flu vaccinations

Employee discounts (BOOST)

Recognition program

Bereavement leave

Sick leave

Mentorship and training

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Citycare Water in Auckland is seeking an experienced CCTV Operator to join our team. You will operate CCTV equipment on stormwater networks, survey drainage routes, and contribute to accurate inspection plans and maps.

You’ll need proven CCTV experience, familiarity with the NZ Pipe Inspection Manual, and a full Class 1 license. We value safety, quality, and teamwork, with training and a supportive, diverse workplace. Pre-employment checks apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in CCTV activities and asset investigation.
• Understanding of the NZ Pipe Inspection Manual.
• Experience using surveying equipment, including tractor and push cameras.
• Sound knowledge of plant and equipment for stormwater drainage.
• Traffic Controller Level 1 would be advantageous.
• Focus on quality assurance and health and safety.
• A full Class 1 license is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Operate CCTV equipment, including tractor and push cameras.
• Survey and investigate stormwater drainage networks.
• Prepare, edit and update drainage inspections plans and maps.
• Interpret stormwater plans and technical information.
• Identify faults and support effective problem-solving across the network.
• Assist with clearing blockages when required.
• Review CCTV survey logs and extract relevant information.
• Use technology and your technical judgment to investigate and resolve issues.

Skills

CCTV operations

Asset investigation

Surveying equipment

NZ Pipe Inspection Manual

Traffic control (Level 1)

Health and safety

Education

Full Class 1 license

Tools

Tractor camera

Push cameras

Surveying equipment

Job description

Posted Monday, 10 August 2026 at 10:00 am

Protecting the health of our water.
We believe that’s worth caring about.

About Us:

At Citycare Water, we're proud to be the country's largest dedicated experts in three waters - around 600 good people, making it happen across 10 locations. We specialise in water network maintenance and reticulation renewal construction. We service almost a quarter of properties nationwide; and we maintain over 20,000kms of pipe network. That's 2X the length of the NZ's state highways! Water may seem like such an everyday thing. but that's what makes it so important. every day, every living thing needs it.

So, join us on our mission to ensure every community has access to safe water for life - we believe that’s worth striving for.

About the job:

We are looking for an experienced CCTVOperator to join our team in Auckland!

The role involves:

• Operate CCTV equipment, including tractor and push cameras
• Survey and investigate stormwater drainage networks
• Prepare, edit and update drainage inspections plans and maps
• Interpret stormwater plans and technical information
• Identify faults and support effective problem-solving across the network
• Assist ith clearing bloackages when required
• Review CCTV survey logs and accurately extract relevant information
• Use technology and your technical judgement to investigate and resolve issues.

What you’ll need:

• Proven experience in CCTV activities and asset investigation
• An understanding of the NZ Pipe Inspection Manual
• Experience using surveying equipment, including tractor and push cameras
• Sound knowledge of plant and equipment required for stormwater drainage activities
• Traffic Controller Level 1 would be advantageous
• A focus on quality assurance and health and safety
• A full class 1 license is essential for this role!

All preferred candidates will be required to complete preemployment checks to the employer’s satisfaction. These checks include but are not limited to, Ministry of Justice criminal conviction report, medical assessment, and drug and alcohol testing.

Benefits and culture:

At our core, we believe that diverse teams drive better outcomes. We're proud to support and invest in initiatives that create a workplace where everyone feels they belong:

• Perks such as discounted health insurance, mental health first aiders, regular health check-ups, flu vaccinations and access to our employee assistance programme.
• Our Women in Water network provides resources, support and opportunities to thrive as a woman in your career and life in general. This wāhine-only environment is a safe space to connect, ask questions, share thoughts and experiences, support each other and have some fun.
• Employee benefits and discounts via BOOST.
• Making Waves - Reward & Recognition Program: We celebrate team members who truly live our values through our Making Waves program, recognising and rewarding outstanding contributions every quarter
• You're covered from your very first day, with bereavement leave and five days' sick leave available right from the start.
• Our culture values different perspectives and we provide mentorship and training to help all team members succeedand progress in their careers.

Find out more:

Visit our Careers page to hear from our people about what it's like working for Citycare Water; and visit out News section to read about the work we do protecting the health of our water in our local communities.

We encourage all applicants, regardless of their background or experience, to apply if they feel they are a good fit for the role. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and believes that every member of our team brings unique perspectives and strengths to our company.