Wastewater Technician

Hydrovac; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

HydroVac is seeking a Wastewater Technician to service customers across Waikato / South Auckland. This permanent full-time position offers a 40-hour minimum week with rotational Saturdays and overtime.

You will work with On-site Waste Water Treatment Systems, pumps, and controllers. Full training is provided, and a full class One driver’s licence is required to join our team in New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Experience in the service industry is an advantage but not required.
• Full training provided to the right person.
• A full class One driver’s licence is required to join HydroVac.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service On site Waste Water Treatment Systems
• Maintain and Service pump chambers
• Assess and Dye test Gravity Fed systems
• Maintain submersible pumps, air blowers and controllers
• Strong fault-finding skills and focus on delivering high quality work
• Be self-managing and able to work independently

Skills

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Self-management

Health & fitness

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

About the role

The role is based out of Waikato / South Auckland and is permanent full-time, with guarantee that minimum hours will be 40 hours per week with a rotational Saturday & overtime available. Your package will include competitive hourly rates ranging from NZ$30 to NZ$32 per hour dependent on experience.

Experience not required as full training given to the right person, but a full class One drivers Licence is required.

As a Wastewater Technician, your role will be mainly to service our customers in an efficient and safe manner and to complete duties as specified below.

• Maintain and service On site Waste Water Treatment Systems
• Maintain and Service pump chambers
• Assess and Dye test Gravity Fed systems
• Maintain submersible pumps, air blowers and controllers.
• Strong fault-finding skills and focus on delivering high quality work.
• Have the ability to be self-managing and work independently.
• Be proactive and able to demonstrate good judgement.
• Be fit and healthy and consent to random drug screening

About you

Experience in the service industry, especially servicing electrical equipment including submersible pumps is an advantage.

You must also have a positive attitude and be keen to learn. Bring your work ethic, and we will provide you with all the training and experience you need to build a career at HydroVac.

About Us

HydroVac is proud to be a New Zealand-owned and operated business. We’re focused on innovation and customer experience and we've become one of the leading Wastewater Service companies in the country. We started the business in 2004 with one truck, and through hard graft and going the extra mile for customers, we’ve grown quickly to become a reputable company with 50+ specialist vehicles and a highly trained team of 70+ and a reputation for our knowledge and understanding of the Waste Water industry.