Water Reticulation Operator

CORDE Ltd; Rolleston; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay (weekly)

Company vehicle

Training & development

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Birthday leave & discounts

Job summary

CORDE Ltd is seeking a Water Reticulation Operator to join our Canterbury team in Rolleston. You will repair and maintain the district’s water network, perform routine checks, and help ensure water quality meets required standards.

We offer training opportunities and pathways to recognised qualifications, with an emphasis on safety, teamwork, and reliability. A company vehicle is provided for work commutes and on-call duties are part of the role.

Qualifications

• A Class 1 Driver Licence is essential.
• Trade experience is preferred.
• Must be able to work in a team or alone.
• Safety-focused mindset and positive attitude.
• Be available for on-call work, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Class 1 Driver Licence

Trade experience

Teamwork

Safety mindset

On-call availability

Physical fitness

Positive attitude

Job description

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.

About the role | Ko te kaupapa

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.

• 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!

Who we are | Ko wai mātou

Working at CORDE has never been better!

We have one of the largest horizontal infrastructure teams in the South Island working in the maintenance, civil, and water industry. The work we do strengthens the communities we work and play in, with several key long term maintenance contracts throughout the Canterbury region and a number of civil projects currently being completed throughout the South Island.

Trustworthy | Whakawhirinaki- People You Can Rely On

The company is committed to providing a safe work environment. Successful candidates are required to pass a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

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