Maintenance Technician - Water & Wastewater Systems

Veolia | Australia & New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

OT after 8 hours daily

OT after 40 hours weekly

Meal allowances

Team-focused environment

Growth opportunities

Job stability

Meaningful work

EAP support

Job summary

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support water and wastewater treatment plant operations in New Zealand. The role focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance, regulatory compliance, and teamwork with operations, contractors, and suppliers.

You will maintain trade qualifications, carry out inspections, and contribute to continuous improvement while working in a collaborative environment with a focus on safety and quality service.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification recognised in NZ and relevant certs.
• At least 5 years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience.
• People management or coaching training/qualification.
• Strong computer literacy and CMMS familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain trade qualifications and certifications to meet regulatory requirements.
• Undertake preventative maintenance of plant and equipment to optimise performance.
• Respond to and plan corrective maintenance in a timely manner.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers to ensure quality and on-time work.
• Carry out inspections aligned with trade/regulatory requirements.
• Monitor mechanical and electrical systems for optimal operation.
• Provide status reports on plant & equipment to Operations.

Skills

Trade qualification - Mechanical

Experience (5 years)

People management training

Computer literacy

Job description

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support water and wastewater treatment plant operations in New Zealand. The role focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance, regulatory compliance, and teamwork with operations, contractors, and suppliers.

You will maintain trade qualifications, carry out inspections, and contribute to continuous improvement while working in a collaborative environment with a focus on safety and quality service.