Water Reticulation Operator

CORDE; Rolleston; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Company vehicle

Training & development

KiwiSaver contributions increase after

Birthday leave after 1 year

Job summary

CORDE is seeking a Water Reticulation Operator to join our Rolleston water services crew. You’ll repair and maintain the district’s water supply network, perform scheduled checks, and help ensure water quality meets community standards.

We offer Learn & Earn training, industry-recognised qualifications such as the National Certificate in Water Reticulation Level 4, a company vehicle for travel, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• A Class 1 Driver Licence is essential.
• Trade experience is preferred.
• Physical fitness and a good work ethic.
• Ability to work in a team or on your own.
• A safety-first mindset and a positive attitude.
• Availability for on-call work, including weekends and after hours.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain the water supply network in the Rolleston district.
• Carry out scheduled maintenance checks and inspections.
• Ensure the water meets community standards and quality requirements.

Skills

Class 1 Licence

Trade experience

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Safety mindset

On-call availability

Job description

What's the job?

About the role | Ko te kaupapa

Clean drinking water doesn’t just happen. Every time someone in Selwyn turns on a tap, it’s because a team like ours has kept the network running.

We’re looking for a Water Reticulation Operator to join our experienced water services crew in Rolleston. You’ll be out in the district repairing and maintaining the water supply network, carrying out scheduled maintenance checks, and making sure the water meets the standards our communities rely on.

For this role, we are also offering the chance to “Learn & Earn”. For the right candidate, we offer full training along with opportunities to pursue industry recognised qualifications, such as the National Certificate in Water Reticulation Level 4.

What you’ll bring | Ko ngā pukenga ōu

• A Class 1 Driver Licence (essential)
• Trade experience (preferred)
• Physical fitness and a good work ethic
• The ability to work in a team or on your own
• A safety-first mindset and a positive attitude
• Availability for on-call work, including weekends, public holidays and after hours

What we bring | He aha ta tatou kawe mai

• Competitive hourly rate, with weekly pay
• Company vehicle (To and From work)
• Career opportunities through training & development
• Increased KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones
• Birthday leave after 1 year, retail discounts and a great working culture!

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Note: CORDE Ltd will not consider unsolicited applications or contact from recruitment agencies for this vacancy. If recruitment support is needed, we will reach out to our trusted agencies.