Water Services Field Representative - Whitianga

Thames-Coromandel District Council; Thames; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames-Coromandel District Council is seeking a dedicated professional to administer and monitor the Three Waters Operations and Maintenance Contract from its Whitianga base, with potential work location flexibility.

You will provide technical expertise in three waters operations, support subdivisions and developments, and manage contract administration, health and safety, and statutory compliance with regulators such as Waikato Regional Council and Taumata Arowai.

Qualifications

• Diploma or National Certificate in the three waters area.
• Strong written and oral communication, facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of specialised three waters software applications would be an advantage.
• Full NZ drivers licence.
• Must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in three waters operations and contract administration.
• Advise customers, liaise with consultants and contractors; support subdivisions and developments.
• Ensure health and safety management and statutory compliance with regulators (Waikato Regional Council, Taumata Arowai).

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Facilitation

Conflict resolution

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

NZ driver's licence

Education

Diploma or National Certificate in three waters

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Three waters software (advantage)

Job description

Do you want to live in a holiday destination and interact with your community on a daily basis? Come and work for TCDC as we have an exciting opportunity for you.

Reporting to the Water Services Manager, this Whitianga-based position administers and monitors the performance of the Three Waters Operations and Maintenance Contract and other three waters services as appropriate. This is a permanent full-time role. Some work location flexibility (i.e., based outside Whitianga) may be possible.

In this role you will provide technical expertise in three waters operations, provide timely and quality advice to customers, liaise with consultants and contractors, manage appropriate contract administration, and provide engineering services for subdivisions and developments. It also includes undertaking health and safety management, ensuring statutory compliance (e.g. resource consents) and liaison with regulatory bodies such as the Waikato Regional Council and Taumata Arowai.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, pragmatic and outcome focused with exceptional people and technical skills. It is important you are a highly motivated individual as this role is predominantly a field-based role.

Additionally, You Will Have

• A Diploma or National Certificate qualification in the three waters area
• Strong written and oral communication, facilitation and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organisational skills and prioritisation skills
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of any specialised three waters software applications would be an advantage
• Full NZ drivers licence

Must also have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

We offer a competitive salary, a supportive work environment and a commitment to high performance with the opportunity to work in a professional and enthusiastic team.

The Coromandel is renowned for its breath-taking scenery, golden beaches, natural hideaways, and remarkable rainforests. This is an opportunity to work in a great community focused organisation.

Working for TCDC has many benefits and you get to come and live (if you don't already) in the Coromandel!

Applications close Sunday 20 September 2026