Team Leader - Christchurch

Citycare Water; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Mental health first aiders

Regular health check-ups

Flu vaccinations

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Citycare Water in Christchurch seeks an experienced Team Leader to lead the Waterways team across stormwater and waterway assets. You will support supervisors, oversee multiple crews, and ensure safety and quality in daily field work.

You will coach staff, run safety meetings, and coordinate with stakeholders to plan upcoming work programmes. This role requires strong communication, a proactive safety approach, and a valid Class 1 licence.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising or leading teams.
• Background in labouring, field work, or infrastructure maintenance.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive approach to health and safety.
• Full Class 1 driver’s licence is essential.
• First Aid training or willingness to obtain.
• Competence operating plant/equipment used in waterways maintenance.
• Grow Safe certification (herbicide spraying) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Leading waterways crews in the field and providing supervision.
• Conduct daily tailgate talks and weekly toolbox safety meetings.
• Coach and train staff to build capability and confidence.
• Coordinate work with supervisors and stakeholders.
• Plan and organise upcoming work programmes.
• Manage timesheets and documentation.

Job description

About the job:

We’re looking for an experienced Team Leader to join our Waterways team in Christchurch.

As a Waterways Team Leader, you’ll support supervisors and oversee multiple crews working across stormwater and waterway assets. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, supervising, and supporting waterways crews in the field
• Running daily tailgate talks and weekly toolbox safety meetings
• Coaching and training staff to build capability and confidence
• Coordinating work with supervisors and stakeholders
• Planning and organising upcoming work programmes
• Managing timesheets and documentation
• Recording work progress and workflows using EM2
• Reviewing safety documentation such as JSEAs and Take 5s

What you’ll need:

• Experience supervising or leading teams
• Background in labouring, field work, or infrastructure maintenance
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A proactive approach to health and safety
• Full Class 1 driver’s licence is essential.
• Workplace First Aid (or willingness to obtain)
• Competence operating plant and equipment used in waterways maintenance
• Grow Safe certification (herbicide spraying) is advantageous.
• You will need to be physically fit, health and safety focused and work well in a team as well as independently.

All preferred candidates will be required to complete preemployment checks to the employer’s satisfaction. These checks include but are not limited to, Ministry of Justice criminal conviction report, medical assessment, and drug and alcohol testing.

Benefits and culture:

At our core, we believe that diverse teams drive better outcomes. We're proud to support and invest in initiatives that create a workplace where everyone feels they belong:

• Perks such as discounted health insurance, mental health first aiders, regular health check-ups, flu vaccinations and access to our employee assistance programme.
• Our Women in Water network provides resources, support and opportunities to thrive as a woman in your career and life in general. This wāhine-only environment is a safe space to connect, ask questions, share thoughts and experiences, support each other and have some fun.
• Employee benefits and discounts via BOOST.
• Making Waves – Reward & Recognition Program: We celebrate team members who truly live our values through our Making Waves program, recognising and rewarding outstanding contributions every quarter
• You’re covered from your very first day, with bereavement leave and five days’ sick leave available right from the start.
• Our culture values different perspectives and we provide mentorship and training to help all team members succeedand progress in our career/exp