Network Service Person

Qjumpers; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Horowhenua District Council is seeking a hands-on Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operator to operate, maintain, and repair our essential networks. You will respond to urgent reactive maintenance and water bursts, contributing to resilient water, wastewater, and stormwater services for the community.

The role suits practical, physically fit individuals with health and safety focus, Class 1 license preferred, traffic management or confined spaces knowledge beneficial, and strong

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar field, civil construction, or water reticulation.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Class 1 driver licence preferred; Class 2 and RTW are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair Horowhenua District Council's water, wastewater, and stormwater networks.
• Respond to urgent reactive maintenance and water bursts to protect community infrastructure.
• Support infrastructure projects and after-hours response roster to keep the district safe and resilient.

Job description

• Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operator

Are you looking for a hands-on role where every day makes a tangible difference to your local community? As a Network Serviceperson with Horowhenua District Council, you will take charge of operating, maintaining, and repairing our essential water supply, wastewater, and stormwater networks. From responding to urgent reactive maintenance and water bursts to supporting vital infrastructure projects, this dynamic position keeps you active and engaged. Once fully trained, you will also play a key role in our after-hours response roster, ensuring our district remains safe and resilient around the clock.

You are a practical, resilient individual with proven experience in a similar field, civil construction, or water reticulation. Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions, you bring a strong commitment to health, safety, and operational excellence. Ideally, you hold a Class 1 driver licence (Class 2 and RTW are a distinct advantage), alongside familiarity with traffic management or confined spaces.

Above all, you possess exceptional customer service skills, are a great team player that steps in to the team helping in the day and on call; have a collaborative attitude, and a genuine drive to build positive relationships across our community and local iwi stakeholders.

We offer a rewarding career path where your hard work is genuinely valued, supported by training and professional development opportunities to help you succeed. You will enjoy working alongside a dedicated, close-knit team within a progressive local government environment that prioritises your wellbeing, safety, and work-life balance. Beyond the remuneration package, this role gives you the satisfaction of knowing your daily efforts directly protect and enhance the infrastructure of the Horowhenua region. By joining us, you will enjoy a varied, community-focused role within local government, where your hard work is backed by robust safety policies, quality protective equipment, and a shared commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture.

With many hands the threads which weave our neighbourhoods and communities together will be strengthened from the Tararua Ranges to the sea.

Network Service Person • Horowhenua - Manawatu