Field Technician: River & Flood Protection

Waikato Regional Council; Paeroa; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Waikato Regional Council in Paeroa is seeking a practical field operator to support river management, flood protection and land drainage works across the Waihou Valley and Piako River Schemes. You will perform minor construction, pumps and gate maintenance, vegetation control and erosion works to help protect communities.

The role requires a full NZ driver's licence, basic digital skills, a physically fit team player with strong safety focus.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills to use iPad, phone apps and electronic timesheets.
• Confident swimmer and able to work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Minor construction such as floodgates, pump flaps, retaining walls and fencing.
• Inspection and maintenance of flood pumps, floodgates, sluice gates and lifting gear.
• Chainsaw/tree felling work and vegetation management.
• Spraying and weed control of the drainage network.
• Erosion control and soil stability works.
• Emergency and Civil Defence roles as required.
• Work with landowners and provide good customer service.
• Flexibility to work outside a standard 40-hour week.

Skills

Driver's license

Job description

Waikato Regional Council in Paeroa is seeking a practical field operator to support river management, flood protection and land drainage works across the Waihou Valley and Piako River Schemes. You will perform minor construction, pumps and gate maintenance, vegetation control and erosion works to help protect communities.

The role requires a full NZ driver's licence, basic digital skills, a physically fit team player with strong safety focus.