Pump Station Operator

Waikato Waters Ltd; Waikato; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Waikato Waters Ltd in the Waikato region is seeking a Pump Station Operator to keep wastewater services running smoothly. You’ll inspect, operate and maintain pump stations, investigate faults and carry out minor repairs, while collecting samples and supporting plant operations.

You’ll work outdoors, be hands-on, safety‑conscious and able to work with colleagues and contractors. A full, current driver licence and practical mechanical skills are essential; experience in utilities or maintenance

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in operations, mechanical work, maintenance, construction, utilities or a similar field.
• The skills to check equipment, work out straightforward faults and carry out minor repairs.
• A sound understanding of safe working practices, including spotting hazards, using protective equipment, reporting incidents and working safely with contractors.
• The ability to keep accurate records and use Microsoft Office and operational or maintenance systems.
• Clear communication and a willingness to work with colleagues, contractors, customers and other teams.
• Good organisation, attention to detail and a calm approach when things get busy.

Responsibilities

• Check, operate and maintain wastewater pump stations to keep them working safely and reliably.
• Investigate faults, make minor repairs and call on specialist support when needed.
• Help with planned maintenance and urgent repairs to keep service disruptions to a minimum.
• Collect and prepare wastewater samples for testing.
• Keep clear, accurate records of inspections, test results and maintenance.
• Coordinate contractors and make sure job safety checks and required work permits are in place.
• Keep track of equipment and supplies so the team has what it needs.
• Support treatment plant operations, monitoring and equipment maintenance, and help with reticulation work and emergency response when needed.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Mechanically minded

Outdoor work

Record keeping

Tools

Microsoft Office

Maintenance systems

Job description

Keep communities flowing as a Pump Station Operator solve practical problems, maintain crucial wastewater assets and make a real difference every day.

05th November, 2026

He kōrero mō mātou | About us
Your water. Your community. Join Waikato Waters and help deliver water and wastewater services across the Waikato region. We’re publicly owned and have been operating since 1 July 2026. Our purpose is clear: delivering for our communities today and for generations to come.
Te tūranga | The role
Enjoy hands‑on work and solving practical problems? Put your skills to work as a Pump Station Operator and help keep essential wastewater services running for our communities.
You might already work with pumps, or bring experience from mechanical, maintenance, construction or utilities work. You don’t need a wastewater background, but you’ll need practical skills and a commitment to working safely.
Your work will be varied. You’ll inspect and maintain pump stations, investigate faults and carry out minor repairs. You’ll also take samples and coordinate maintenance to keep equipment running safely and reliably.
You’ll work alongside wastewater treatment operators and our reticulation team, helping with plant operations and emergency response when needed. Your ideas will help us find better ways to keep services running smoothly.
Ō mahi | What you’ll do

• Check, operate and maintain wastewater pump stations to keep them working safely and reliably.
• Investigate faults, make minor repairs and call on specialist support when needed.
• Help with planned maintenance and urgent repairs to keep service disruptions to a minimum.
• Collect and prepare wastewater samples for testing.
• Keep clear, accurate records of inspections, test results and maintenance.
• Coordinate contractors and make sure job safety checks and required work permits are in place.
• Keep track of equipment and supplies so the team has what it needs.
• Support treatment plant operations, monitoring and equipment maintenance, and help with reticulation work and emergency response when needed.

05th November, 2026

He kōrero mō mātou | About us
Your water. Your community. Join Waikato Waters and help deliver water and wastewater services across the Waikato region. We’re publicly owned and have been operating since 1 July 2026. Our purpose is clear: delivering for our communities today and for generations to come.
Te tūranga | The role
Enjoy hands‑on work and solving practical problems? Put your skills to work as a Pump Station Operator and help keep essential wastewater services running for our communities.
You might already work with pumps, or bring experience from mechanical, maintenance, construction or utilities work. You don’t need a wastewater background, but you’ll need practical skills and a commitment to working safely.
Your work will be varied. You’ll inspect and maintain pump stations, investigate faults and carry out minor repairs. You’ll also take samples and coordinate maintenance to keep equipment running safely and reliably.
You’ll work alongside wastewater treatment operators and our reticulation team, helping with plant operations and emergency response when needed. Your ideas will help us find better ways to keep services running smoothly.
Ō mahi | What you’ll do

• Check, operate and maintain wastewater pump stations to keep them working safely and reliably.
• Investigate faults, make minor repairs and call on specialist support when needed.
• Help with planned maintenance and urgent repairs to keep service disruptions to a minimum.
• Collect and prepare wastewater samples for testing.
• Keep clear, accurate records of inspections, test results and maintenance.
• Coordinate contractors and make sure job safety checks and required work permits are in place.
• Keep track of equipment and supplies so the team has what it needs.
• Support treatment plant operations, monitoring and equipment maintenance, and help with reticulation work and emergency response when needed.

Ō pūkenga | What you’ll bring
You’re practical, mechanically minded and comfortable working outdoors. You take pride in doing a job well and keeping yourself and others safe. You’ll bring:

• Hands‑on experience in operations, mechanical work, maintenance, construction, utilities or a similar field.
• The skills to check equipment, work out straightforward faults and carry out minor repairs.
• A sound understanding of safe working practices, including spotting hazards, using protective equipment, reporting incidents and working safely with contractors.
• The ability to keep accurate records and use Microsoft Office and operational or maintenance systems.
• Clear communication and a willingness to work with colleagues, contractors, customers and other teams.
• Good organisation, attention to detail and a calm approach when things get busy.
• The physical capability to carry out outdoor field work in varying conditions.
• A full, current driver licence. Class 2 is preferred where needed for operational duties.

Experience with pumps, wastewater infrastructure, local government or another utility would be a bonus. Certifications such as Dangerous Goods, STMS, Working at Heights, load slinging or truck-loader crane operation are useful, but not essential.

He aha ai mātou | Why join us
Bring your practical skills to work that matters to your community. Since starting operations in July 2026, we’ve been building how we work together — and you can help shape what comes next. He waka eke noa, we are all in this together.
You’ll build on your experience through varied work across pump stations, maintenance and wastewater treatment support. If you enjoy solving problems, working with others and seeing the difference your work makes, this could be your next step. Find out more about us at www.waikatowaters.co.nz