Water Network Operator – Reticulation & Maintenance

Veolia | Australia & New Zealand; Ohangai; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

OT after hours

On-call pay

Meal allowances

Team environment

Growth opportunities

Stable employment

Meaningful work

EAP support

Job summary

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is recruiting a Reticulation Networks Operator based in South Taranaki. You will operate and maintain water, wastewater, and stormwater networks, ensuring service delivery aligns with Veolia's standards for safety, performance and customer service.

Training is provided for industry experience. The role emphasizes hands-on field work, collaboration with engineering and management staff, and contributing to continuous improvement across the networks.

Qualifications

• Effective communicator with staff and customers.
• Self-starter with autonomy and integrity.
• Strong record-keeping and planning abilities.
• Able to maintain performance under pressure and adapt to change.
• Good literacy, numeracy, and computer skills.
• Willing to undertake further training as required.
• Able to work out of hours and on-call rosters.
• Understanding of Health and Safety legislation.
• Current full driver’s licence (Class 2 preferred).

Responsibilities

• Preventative and reactive maintenance of water, wastewater, and stormwater networks.
• Serve as main contact for customer service requests and coordinate remedial actions.
• Log reports and jobs accurately and file documentation.
• Assist in Capital Works programs and improvements.
• Provide network ops support to supervisor and Veolia team for repairs and pipeline replacements.
• Collaborate with field, engineering, management, clients, customers, and suppliers.
• Perform other duties to ensure high quality service.

Skills

Communication

Autonomy

Record keeping

Problem solving

Health & safety

Driver's license

Job description

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is recruiting a Reticulation Networks Operator based in South Taranaki. You will operate and maintain water, wastewater, and stormwater networks, ensuring service delivery aligns with Veolia's standards for safety, performance and customer service.

Training is provided for industry experience. The role emphasizes hands-on field work, collaboration with engineering and management staff, and contributing to continuous improvement across the networks.