Network Operator - Wastewater

Wanganui District Council; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wanganui District Council seeks a detail‑oriented team member to support the Waste Water Team in meeting compliance and reporting obligations.

You will operate and maintain wastewater pump stations, rural schemes and treatment plants, perform sampling and monitoring, and evaluate problems to implement fixes.

You’ll supervise contractors, work weekends and be on the on‑call roster, as part of the Three Waters team delivering high‑quality water services.

Qualifications

• Current, clean driver’s licence.
• Computer data entry skills.
• Proven ability to follow maintenance procedures.
• Perform well under pressure.
• Understand data and draw conclusions.
• Comply with safe work procedures and policies.
• Able to work weekends and participate in an on‑call roster.
• Support and participate in Emergency Management for the Council.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wastewater pump stations.
• Operate rural wastewater schemes and treatment plants.
• Conduct resource consent sampling and compliance monitoring.
• Evaluate problems and take remedial steps.
• Supervise and work with external contractors.
• Be a hands‑on person and not afraid to get hands dirty.
• Collaborate with Three Waters team and other Council members.

Skills

Driver's license

Data entry

Follow procedures

Stress management

Data interpretation

Safe work procedures

Team collaboration

On-call availability

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Do you have a keen eye for details and enjoy getting things done?

We are looking for someone passionate about delivering high quality service who is able to assist the Waste Water Team to meet its internal and external compliance and reporting obligations.

This role is varied and will require the successful person to be able to operate and maintain our wastewater pump stations, operate the rural wastewater schemes and treatment plants, conduct necessary resource consent sampling and compliance monitoring. Evaluate problems and take necessary steps to remedy.

To be successful in this role you will need the following attributes:

• A current, clean drivers licence
• Computer data entry skills
• Proven ability to follow procedures for maintenance programme
• Perform well under pressure
• Understand data and be able to draw appropriate conclusions
• Comply with all safe work procedures, policies and instructions
• Able to work weekends and participate in an on‑call roster
• Support and participate in Emergency Management for the wider Council when required

Being a team player is essential as you'll work closely with all the other members of the Three Waters team and at times you will supervise and work with contractors external to the Whanganui District Council. You will be a hands‑on person not afraid to get your hands dirty, with experience in the maintenance and operation of wastewater pump stations.

If you are a hard-working individual who enjoys a challenge, is an above average communicator and eager to provide excellent customer service we want to hear from you.