Instrumentation Apprentice

Watercare; Auckland; Ibrido; NZD 81.278.000 - 93.677.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Training and development opportunities

Life and income protection insurance

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Descrizione del lavoro

Watercare in Auckland is offering an Instrumentation Apprenticeship that enables you to earn while you learn. You will gain hands-on experience maintaining sensors, analysers, transmitters, telemetry, and control systems across treatment plants and networks.

You'll complete the NZ Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory & Practice (Level 3) and an Instrumentation and Control apprenticeship qualification while you earn, with full training and opportunities for career growth within Watercare.

Competenze

• Team player with good communication skills.
• Health and safety focus is essential.
• Willing to work overtime and weekends when required (rare).
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Interest in electronics, automation, technology, or engineering.
• Desire to work in the water industry.
• Enjoys hands-on problem solving.

Mansioni

• Maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting of instrumentation and control systems across Watercare's assets.
• Fault-find and calibrate instruments; interpret technical drawings.
• Support safe and efficient operation of critical systems.

Conoscenze

Teamwork

Communication

Formazione

NZ Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory and Practice (Level 3)

Descrizione del lavoro

## Instrumentation ApprenticeApply: South Auckland: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: October 23, 2026 (12 days left to apply): JR101483**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* There's never been a better time to join Watercare. We're delivering a $15.2 billion, 10-year capital investment programme, the largest in our history, creating opportunities to work on transformative infrastructure, sustainability and digital projects that will shape Auckland's future. With more than $4 million invested every day, you'll be part of work that makes a lasting difference to our communities and environment. **• Māngere based** **• $29.90 per hour starting rate with regular pay increases** **• Complete a New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory and Practice (Level 3) and an Instrumentation and Control apprenticeship qualification while you earn** **• Fixed-term, full-time: Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm** We have an exciting **Instrumentation Apprenticeship** opportunity available for a motivated and enthusiastic person who wants to earn while they learn. This programme provides the opportunity to develop practical skills and build a rewarding career while supporting our Maintenance Delivery team in the maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of instrumentation and control systems across Watercare's treatment plants and networks. As an Instrumentation Apprentice, you'll gain hands-on experience working with a wide range of equipment including sensors, analysers, transmitters, telemetry, control systems, and automated plant equipment. You'll learn how to fault-find, calibrate instruments, interpret technical drawings, and help ensure critical systems operate safely and efficiently. **We're looking for someone who:** • Is a team player with good communication skills • Has a strong health and safety focus • Is willing to work occasional overtime and weekends when required (this would be the exception rather than the rule) • Has good literacy and numeracy skills • Has an interest in electronics, automation, technology, or engineering • Has a desire to work in the water industry • Enjoys practical problem-solving and hands-on work • Holds a clean, full driver's licence **Most importantly, we're looking for someone with a positive attitude, strong motivation, and a willingness to learn.** Full training will be provided for the successful applicant. You'll receive industry-leading support while working towards nationally recognised qualifications, gaining valuable practical experience, and developing specialised skills in instrumentation, automation, and control systems. For someone who demonstrates commitment, capability, and drive, there are excellent opportunities for future career growth within Watercare. This is a rare opportunity to join a great team and build a career that makes a real difference to Tāmaki Makaurau. You'll help maintain the critical monitoring and control systems that support Auckland's water and wastewater infrastructure while working for Aotearoa New Zealand's largest water and wastewater utility, Watercare. **Health, Safety & Wellbeing**At Watercare, the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. **Please note that:** • As part of our pre-employment checks, you'll be required to complete a medical assessment, including a drug and alcohol screen • Before starting in the role, you'll need to receive several vaccinations to protect you when working around wastewater environments • Watercare will organise and cover the cost of all required medical assessments and vaccinations **Ngā hua mōu | What's in it for you**We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including: • Training and development opportunities • Employee discounts at a range of large retailers**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**Me pēhea te tono mai | How to Apply**Come and join our team! If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a fantastic team then please apply online today - careers.watercare.co.nz.