Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Operator - Queenstown

Veolia; Otago; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time & a half after 8h daily

Time & a half after 40h per week

On-call allowances

Meal allowances

Team environment

Local employee discounts

Gym discounts

Social club

Career development opportunities

Stable employment with Veolia

Job summary

Veolia New Zealand’s Queenstown role seeks an experienced Water and Waste Water Infrastructure Operator to support the network teams, ensuring safe drinking water delivery and wastewater collection. The role covers maintenance, fault-finding, and operation of assets with a focus on safety and high service standards.

You will work with internal staff and contractors, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement, while participating in on-call duties and adhering to Veolia policies.

Qualifications

• Experience with water mains 25mm–550mm and wastewater infrastructure 100mm–550mm.
• Civil construction exposure and basic understanding of heavy equipment operation.
• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues and contractors.
• Good problem solving methods and proposed approaches.

Responsibilities

• Maintain reticulation infrastructure and network assets (Planned, Routine, Breakdown).
• Identify and escalate problems within a proper timeframe.
• Undertake designated infrastructure operations duties.
• Fault finding and repairs to assets using excavators, small trucks and other equipment.
• Collaborate with internal staff, sub-contractors and temp labour; share knowledge.
• Participate in On-Call duty operator roster.
• Uphold Health & Safety, Quality Assurance and Environmental Management standards; apply procedures.
• Comply with Veolia OH&S and Environmental Policy; participate in toolbox talks.

Skills

Water infrastructure experience

Heavy equipment operation

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Education & industry experience

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.

Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Operator - Queenstown

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.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Water and Waste Water infrastructure Operator to join our team in Queenstown, who will be responsible for supporting the Infrastructure Network operational teams to ensure all network assets and infrastructure are operated effectively and efficiently. This includes assisting in operational activities involved with the delivery of safe drinking waterand the collection and transportation of wastewater by ensuring key operational tasks and responsibilities are carried out.

What's on offer

• Time and a half after 8 hours daily
• Time and a half after 40 hours weekly
• On call allowances, where applicable
• Meal allowances, where applicable
• A great team focused working environment
• Employee benefits at local businesses
• Reduced gym membership fees
• Employee social club
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Stable employment with a reputable, world leading, 3 waters Network focused organisation
• Meaningful work that contributes to the well-being of our community and keeps the cogs of society turning
• Employee assistance programs (EAP) through assure which covers mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support

What you'll be responsible for

• Maintenance of all reticulation infrastructure and associated network assets (Planned, Routine, Breakdown)
• Identifying and escalating problems within a proper timeframe
• Undertaking designated infrastructure operations duties
• Fault finding and repairs to assets and infrastructure, ability to use excavators, small trucks and other small plant to undertake repairs
• Ability to work with internal staff, sub contractors and temp labour and a willingness to share your knowledge and skills
• Participating in the On-Call duty operator Roster
• Contribute to upholding the high level of standard towards 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
• 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

Experience:

• Experience with Water mains, 25mm - 550mm and waste water infrastructure, 100mm - 550mm
• Exposure to the water and/or water water infrastructure industry and basic understanding of civil construction and heavy equipment operation
• Proven ability to establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues and contractors
• Proven problem solving skills and proposed methodologies

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 self starter, you are a results focussed team player with a high degree of personal integrity and a positive attitude. You bring with you the ability to assess and assimilate a wide range of information and consolidate a position or assessment effectively. Your persistence and confidence in your own judgment and capability, along with your ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances, your strong analytical skills and focus on quality of work, will serve you well in succeeding in this role

Why Veolia?

At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you'll join a team of over 6500 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.

THIS STEP IS IMPORTANT

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.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

At Veolia we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from Maori and Pasifika, Veterans, people with disability, mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTI+ community and people from all cultural backgrounds.