Wastewater Reticulation Service Technician

Ventia; Kaikohe; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term employment

Strong values and supportive culture

Ongoing safety training

Career development opportunities

Community-focused work

Job summary

Ventia is seeking a Waste Water Reticulation Service Technician in Kaikohe, Far North District, NZ, to perform preventative and reactive maintenance across the wastewater network and support essential services for local communities. The role combines independent work with a close-knit team to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable wastewater services for customers.

Ideal candidates bring experience in wastewater or related infrastructure, a safety-focused mindset, and a willingness to learn and

Qualifications

• Experience in wastewater, water reticulation, drainage, utilities, civil construction, or a similar infrastructure environment.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance across the wastewater reticulation network, including emergency repairs, fault response, asset maintenance, and new service installations.
• Work independently and as part of a close-knit team to keep wastewater services safe, efficient and reliable for customers.
• Respond to faults, incidents, and customer requests; repair wastewater mains and related infrastructure; install new wastewater connections; undertake maintenance and servicing activities.
• Complete job records and timesheets accurately; support traffic management on site; participate in on-call rosters; deliver excellent customer service to the community.

Skills

Safety-focused

Physically fit

Team player

Problem-solving

Customer service

Education

Relevant infrastructure or water industry qualifications

Job description

Find your further and make a real difference in your community

Looking for a career with purpose, stability, and a great team behind you?

At Ventia, in partnership with the Far North District Council through the Far North Waters Alliance, we're looking for a Waste Water Reticulation Service Technician to help keep essential wastewater services running for the communities of the Far North.

This is one of those roles where the work truly matters. Every day, you'll be helping protect public health, support local businesses, and ensure homes and communities continue to receive reliable water services. It's meaningful work that has a direct impact on the people around you.

Why join us?

• Long-term, stable employment in an essential services industry
• Work for a trusted and respected employer with strong values and a genuine focus on its people
• Join a supportive team that prioritises safety, development, and wellbeing
• Be part of infrastructure that serves the community every day
• Ongoing training and opportunities to grow your skills and qualifications
• Enjoy the lifestyle and strong sense of community that comes with living and working in the Far North.

These opportunities don't come up often. Our team has strong retention because people value the meaningful work, supportive culture, and job security that comes with maintaining critical community infrastructure.

About The Role

You'll be responsible for carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance across the wastewater reticulation network, including emergency repairs, fault response, asset maintenance, and new service installations.

Working both independently and as part of a close-knit team, you'll help ensure wastewater services remain safe, efficient, and reliable for our customers.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Responding to faults, incidents, and customer requests
• Repairing wastewater mains and associated infrastructure
• Installing new wastewater connections
• Undertaking maintenance and servicing activities
• Completing job records and timesheets accurately
• Supporting traffic management requirements on site
• Participating in a rostered on-call programme
• Delivering excellent customer service and community outcomes
• Maintaining Ventia's strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards

About You

You may already have experience in wastewater, water reticulation, drainage, utilities, civil construction, or a similar infrastructure environment.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is

• Safety-focused and reliable
• Physically fit and enjoys working outdoors
• A team player with a positive attitude
• Comfortable problem-solving and working independently
• Keen to learn and develop new skills
• Committed to providing great service to customers and the community

Ideally, You'll Hold

• A full Class 1 Driver Licence
• First Aid certification
• Relevant infrastructure or water industry qualifications, or be willing to work towards them

Additional licences and experience in traffic management, confined space entry, Class 2 driving, or civil plant operation would be highly regarded.

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika peoples and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

Position Reference Number: 169102