Dam Technician

Watercare; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Life and income protection insurance

Generous parental leave

Employee discounts at retailers

Job summary

Watercare in Auckland seeks a Dam Technician to work outdoors and support vital water infrastructure. This hands-on role requires comfort around water and the ability to handle practical maintenance tasks.

You'll operate headworks, monitor hydrological networks, and contribute to safe, reliable water supply. The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and independent problem solving in varied environments.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Current full NZ driver's licence.
• Engineering or science degree is helpful but not essential.
• Experience in a similar water environment with a safety focus.
• Proficient with computer-based systems and databases.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain headworks structures to keep our water supply safe and reliable.
• Support dam operations with clear communication and operational follow-through.
• Monitor the hydrological network to meet performance standards and inform decisions.

Skills

Outdoor work

Safety around water

Problem solving

Independent and team work

Computer literacy

Education

Technical qualification or equivalent practical experience

Engineering or Science degree (helpful)

Full NZ Driver's Licence

Job description

He kōrero mō mātou | About Watercare Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata

When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy. Now is an exciting time to join Watercare, we're planning to spend $14 billion over the next 10 years to ensure we can continue to support our growing city in a climate-resilient way. When you average that out, that's an investment of $3.8 million every day!

He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role

Looking for a role where you can be outdoors, work with purpose and play a part in supporting Auckland’s water supply? This is your opportunity. As a Dam Technician, you'll spend your time out in some of the region’s most impressive natural environments, working on and around dams. This is a hands-on role where your confidence in outdoor settings and around water, combined with your technical skills, will help you succeed.

In this role, you will:

• Operate and maintain critical headworks structures to ensure they remain safe and reliable
• Play a key part in keeping our water supply systems running smoothly through clear communication and operational support
• Help maintain our hydrological network, ensuring it meets performance standards and supports informed decision-making

Ngā pūkenga e rapu nei mātou | About you

We're looking for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in practical, hands-on work, and feels confident working in and around water environments.

You’ll bring:

• A relevant technical qualification (or equivalent practical experience)
• A current full New Zealand driver's licence
• Ideally, a tertiary qualification in Engineering or Science (helpful, but not essential)
• Experience working in a similar environment, with a strong focus on safety around water
• Confidence using computer-based systems and databases

You’ll also be:

• A strong problem solver who can think on your feet
• Comfortable working independently, while also contributing to a supportive, close-knit team
• Reliable, practical, and motivated to deliver high-quality work

Ngā hua mōu | What's in it for you

We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including:

• Training and development opportunities
• Life and income protection insurance plans
• Generous parental leave
• Employee discounts at a range of large retailers