Maintenance Technician - Wellington

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

About Veolia

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is the only global company to provide a full range of environmental services in the fields of water, waste management and energy solutions. With the global expertise gained from serving the environment for more than 170 years, Veolia operates in more than 57 countries around the world, with well over a hundred sites and approximately 6500 employees in Australia & New Zealand.

About Veolia

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is the only global company to provide a full range of environmental services in the fields of water, waste management and energy solutions. With the global expertise gained from serving the environment for more than 170 years, Veolia operates in more than 57 countries around the world, with well over a hundred sites and approximately 6500 employees in Australia & New Zealand.

The Opportunity

Veolia are seeking an exprienced Maintenance Technician who will be responsible for undertaking maintenance activities to enable and ensure the Treatment Plants and their processes are functioning and in optimal condition.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary
• Time and a half after 8 hours daily,
• Time and a half after 40 hours weekly,
• Meal allowances, where applicable,
• A great team focused working environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Stable employment with a reputable, world leading, 3 waters Network focused organisation
• Meaningful work that contributes to the well-being of our community and keeps the cogs of society turning.
• Employee assistance programs (EAP) through assure which covers mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support

What you'll be responsible for

Responsibilities Include

• Maintain the required trade qualification and certification to meet regulatory requirements.
• Complete ongoing training to maintain the required competency for the role.
• Complete all preventative maintenance of all plant and equipment
• Respond, plan and carry out corrective maintenance activities in a timely manner
• Managing subcontractors and suppliers
• Carry out and complete inspections inline with trade or regulatory requirements.
• Monitor all mechanical and electrical equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Provide communication reports to Operations on the status of plant and equipment, programmes of work and others as required.
• Use of workshop equipment - operating lathe, mill/drill, welding equipment, tools.
• Assisting and supporting the achievement of team members' development plans
• Assisting organising supplies such as spares and materials for maintenance work
• Participating in the On-Call duty operators Roster.
• Comply with the requirements of Veolia’s Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Policy Statements, including participation at local toolbox and health and safety meetings,
• Comply with the requirements of the company's business management system and the Quality Policy for drinking water, wastewater treatment and disposal to contribute to the company's commitment to provide safe, high quality drinking water and wastewater services that consistently meets or exceeds the requirements of the Contracts,

What you'll need to be successful

Qualifications

• Trade qualification - Mechanical
• 5 years experience
• People management or Coaching training or qualification
• Computer literacy.

Experience

• Hands-on industrial maintenance experience.
• Exposure to the water and/or process industry and basic understanding of various treatment technologies and processes is preferable.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues and contractors.
• Ability to fault find mechanical or electrical equipment or plant
• Proven problem solving skills and proposed methodologies.
• Ability to organise resources, establish priorities and meet deadlines through balancing commitments and priorities.

Other Relevant Skills Or Information

Candidates should have strong literacy, numeracy, computing, communication, and interpersonal skills, alongside a solid knowledge of water and wastewater operations, maintenance, and project activities. You will understand the criticality of operational requirements, resource consent compliance, and the commercial nature of Veolia’s operations. Additionally, you must be motivated, enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and possess an aptitude for both office and field work—working effectively both independently and as part of a team to build strong relationships with clients and contractors while delivering excellent customer service.

Personal Attributes

Successful candidates will possess strong analytical skills and the confidence to assess and assimilate diverse information effectively. As a results-focused self-starter, you have a high degree of personal integrity, a positive attitude, and the adaptability to maintain high-quality standards in a dynamic environment

Why Veolia?

At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you’ll join a team of over 6500 passionate innovators... and good humans. Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet.

Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career, and resource the world.

THIS STEP IS IMPORTANT

To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

At Veolia we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from Maori and Pasifika, Veterans, people with disability, mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTI+ community and people from all cultural backgrounds.