Water Services Utilities Engineer

Waikato District Councils; New Zealand; Hybrid; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Flexible work arrangements

Free parking

Job summary

Waikato District Councils is seeking a Water Services Utilities Engineer to ensure regulatory compliance and service levels across three waters. You will guide stakeholders and drive innovative solutions while maintaining strong relationships.

A tertiary engineering qualification and NZ three waters knowledge are essential. Reporting to the Water Services Manager, you will work with a team that values flexible work arrangements and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Hold a tertiary qualification in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Knowledge of three waters operations and legislation.
• Experience in asset management and contract management.
• Experience as Engineers Representative under NZS3910 or NZS3917 contracts.
• Knowledge of Water Outlook and CS-VUE is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Council’s legislative requirements and service levels meet standards.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on three waters compliance.
• Prioritise tasks, work under pressure, and think innovatively.

Skills

Three waters knowledge

Asset management

Contract management

Engineer's Representative NZS3910/3917

Water standards knowledge

Innovative problem solving

Stakeholder communication

Education

Civil or Environmental Engineering (tertiary)

Tools

Water Outlook

CS-VUE

Job description

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• Imagine living only 90 minutes away from bustling cities like Auckland, Tauranga, and Hamilton while enjoying the unparalleled beauty of the Coromandel. You know what we mean if you’re already here!
• Drinking water standards and Engineer’s Representative are a key part of this role

As the Water Services Utilities Engineer, reporting to our Water Services Manager, you’ll take on a variety of responsibilities with a focus on ensuring that Council’s legislative requirements and service levels meet standards and comply with regulations.

Your technical knowledge on three waters legislation and operations will be highly valuable as you provide guidance to various stakeholders.

You must be able to think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions, all the while maintaining strong working relationships and a positive attitude. As a self-starter, you'll be able to prioritise tasks and handle pressure effectively.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need to:

• Hold a tertiary qualification in a Civil, or Environmental Engineering, showcasing your technical ability.
• Have working knowledge of three waters operations and legislation such as the Local Government and Resource Management Acts, Taumata Arowai requirements and New Zealand Drinking Water Standards.
• Have experience in asset management systems and contract management.
• Have experience as Engineers Representative under NZS3910 or NZS3917 contracts
• Be a solutions-focused individual, always seeking innovative ways to overcome challenges.

Knowledge of Water Outlook and CS-VUE (Resource Consent compliance reporting system) will be an advantage.

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy an array of staff benefits, as well as:

• Sick leave on commencement of employment, ensuring your well-being from day one.
• Flexible work arrangements and a family-friendly environment, because we value work-life harmony.
• No traffic queues and free parking! Say goodbye to daily commuting stress!

A full NZ drivers license is required as well as the right to work in New Zealand