Team Leader-Network Operations - Queenstown

Veolia Australia and New Zealand; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Network Operator Team Leader in Queenstown to oversee operational teams ensuring effective management of water and wastewater services. This role involves leading a dedicated team, maintaining critical infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and problem-solving skills, with a background in the water industry. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to environmental sustainability and community well-being, and make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programs

Opportunities for Professional Growth

Stable Employment

Team Working Environment

Qualifications

• Combination of education, training, and industry experience required.
• Proven ability to lead a team and establish working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational activities for safe drinking water delivery.
• Maintain reticulation infrastructure and manage health and safety.

Skills

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Customer Service

Education

Relevant Education and Training

Tools

Computer Literacy

Job description

The Opportunity

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is the only global company to provide a full range of environmental services in the fields of water, waste management and energy solutions. With the global expertise gained from serving the environment for more than 170 years.

Based in Queenstown, the Network Operator Team Leader is responsible for supporting the Network operational teams ensuring all network assets and infrastructure are operated effectively.

What's on offer

• A great team-working environment
• Employee assistance programs (EAP) through assure which covers mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support
• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Stable employment with a reputable organisation
• Meaningful work that contributes to the well-being of our community

What you'll be responsible for

The role is responsible for leading and assisting in operational activities involved with the delivery of safe drinking water and the collection of wastewater by ensuring key operational tasks and responsibilities are carried out as follows:

• Maintenance of all reticulation infrastructure and associated network assets (Planned, Routine, Breakdown).
• Identifying and escalating problems
• Undertaking designated operations duties.
• Fault finding and repairs to assets and infrastructure, ability to use equipment to undertake repairs.
• Working with internal staff, sharing of knowledge and skills.
• Participating in the On-Call duty operator Roster.
• Contribute to the management of Health and Safety, Quality Assurance and Environmental Management Systems, while applying these procedures in all aspects of work.
• Comply with the requirements of Veolia’s Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Policy Statements, including participation at local toolbox and health and safety meetings.
• Comply with the requirements of the company's business management system and the Quality Policy for drinking water, wastewater treatment and disposal to contribute to the company's commitment to provide safe, high quality drinking water and wastewater services that consistently meets or exceeds the requirements of the Contracts.
• To undertake such general duties as and when required for the effective provision of services to the client.
• Undertake required regulatory and role specific on the job training.

What you'll need to be successful

Qualifications

• Combination of education, training and industry experience.
• Computer literacy.

Experience

• Proven ability to lead a team
• Provide hands-on industry experience.
• Exposure to the water and/or process industry and basic understanding of various water infrastructure technologies and processes are preferable.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues and contractors.
• Proven problem solving skills and proposed methodologies.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to assess and assimilate a wide range of information and consolidate a position or assessment effectively.
• Persistence and confidence in own judgement and capability.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances, strong analytical skills and focus on quality of work.
• A self starter, results focused team player with a high degree of personal integrity and a positive attitude.

Other Relevant Skills Or Information

• Associated industry skills
• Physically fit
• Strong literacy, numeracy, computing, communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients and contractors.
• Motivation and enthusiasm, a keen eye for detail and a desire for excellent customer service.

A Veolia Career

At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you’ll join a team of over 6000 passionate innovators... and good humans. Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet.

Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career, and resource the world.

We value diversity, equality and inclusion, and we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

If you can tick most of the boxes and are keen to contribute to Veolia’s ecological transformation, then hit the apply button now!

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To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.