Plant & Asset Maintenance Technician

Napier City Council; Napier; Sur place; NZD 66 000 - 74 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Values awards + Social club

Free flu vaccinations (annual)

Ka Awatea Cultural Wānanga + NCC KapaH

Te Reo Māori language classes

Résumé du poste

Napier City Council seeks a Plant & Asset Maintenance Technician at Napier Aquatic Centre to keep water quality high and plant systems reliable. Based in Napier, you’ll perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, and coordinate repairs with contractors to ensure smooth operations.

This fixed-term, full-time role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with an on-call weekend roster. The annual salary range is $66,223 to $74,013 (including KiwiSaver), with final offers based on skills and

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating and maintaining aquatic facilities.
• Strong water treatment and plant maintenance knowledge.
• NZ Certificate in Aquatics Level 4 or equivalent.
• Proactive, solutions-focused with strong troubleshooting ability.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Commitment to health, safety and customer experience.

Responsabilités

• Maintain water quality and plant equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot issues.
• Coordinate repairs with contractors.
• Support compliance requirements.
• Contribute to safety culture and continuous improvement.
• Ensure the facility is safe, welcoming and fit for purpose.

Connaissances

Aquatic facility operations

Water quality management

Planned maintenance

Troubleshooting

Contractor coordination

Safety leadership

Team collaboration

Formation

NZ Certificate in Aquatics (Aquatic Treatment) Level 4

Description du poste

Help deliver exceptional aquatic experiences at Napier Aquatic Centre, where you'll play a key role in ensuring our facilities, plant and equipment are safe, reliable, and operating at their very best. Combining technical expertise with a proactive, hands‑on approach, you'll maintain outstanding water quality, support compliance requirements, and contribute to a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Based at Napier Aquatic Centre, you'll work across a diverse range of equipment and systems, carrying out preventative maintenance, troubleshooting technical issues, and coordinating repairs to keep operations running smoothly. From water treatment and asset management to contractor coordination and continuous improvement initiatives, you'll take pride in delivering practical solutions that minimise downtime and help ensure Napier Aquatic Centre remains safe, welcoming, and fit for purpose for our community.

Te Āheinga - The Opportunity

• Help keep Napier Aquatic Centre operating at its best through exceptional water quality and plant management.
• Proactively troubleshoot and resolve technical issues to ensure the reliable operation of pools, plant, and equipment.
• Deliver preventative maintenance that supports reliable, efficient day-to-day operations.
• Work closely with contractors and colleagues to achieve high-quality maintenance outcomes.
• Champion safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across all facility operations.
• Play a key role in creating a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable experience for every visitor to Napier Aquatic Centre

He kōrero mōhou - About You

• Proven experience operating and maintaining aquatic facilities, ensuring safe, reliable, and high‑quality pool operations.
• Strong technical expertise in pool water treatment, water quality management, and plant equipment maintenance.
• Recognized aquatic industry qualifications, including NZ Certificate in Aquatics (Aquatic Treatment) Level 4 or equivalent.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach, with the ability to identify issues, troubleshoot faults, and implement effective maintenance solutions.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and support a high‑performing team.
• A genuine commitment to health, safety and customer experience, creating a safe and welcoming environment for staff and visitors.

Ngā painga mōhou - What we Offer

• Employee Assistance Program (OCP)
• Quarterly values awards + Social club
• Free flu vaccinations (annual)
• Ka Awatea Cultural Wānanga + NCC Kapa Haka
• Te Reo Māori language classes

This is a fixed‑term, full‑time working opportunity, working Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with some flexibility for the right candidate. The role also includes an on‑call roster of one weekend in every three.

The annual salary package for this role is $66,223 to $74,013 (including KiwiSaver), with the final offer dependent on your skills and experience.

He kōrero mō Te Kaunihera o Ahuriri - About NCC

At Napier City Council, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and work to make our hiring process fair and accessible. If you need any support or adjustments during your application or interview, let us know—we’re happy to help!

Our success is grounded in strong partnerships with Mana Whenua and Iwi, supported by our Māori Partnerships team, Te Waka Rangapū, which builds cultural capability through education and training.

Before you join, you’ll need to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal background checks, with some roles requiring health screening and drug & alcohol testing). As an NCC employee, you may also be called on to support Civil Defence emergencies when our community needs us most.

Job Description – NAC - Plant & Asset Maintenance Technician