Water Treatment Manager

Veolia Australia and New Zealand; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking a Water Treatment Manager in Queenstown. Responsibilities include managing water treatment facilities, ensuring compliance, and leading a team of 8+. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of supervisory experience and a relevant water treatment qualification. Offers a focus on career development and a commitment to inclusivity.

Benefits

Generous employee share plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in 3 waters infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience in water treatment processes and technologies.
• Ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate resources for water treatment facilities.
• Ensure operational compliance and effectiveness.
• Support staff development and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Water Treatment qualification (Connexis level 5) or equivalent

Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is the only global company to provide a full range of environmental services in water, waste management and energy solutions. With more than 150 years of global experience, Veolia operates in over 40 countries with numerous sites and thousands of employees in Australia & New Zealand. Veolia New Zealand provides water, waste, and energy management solutions for municipalities and industries.

Veolia is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Water Treatment Manager to join our team in the Queenstown/Wanaka region. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage our water treatment facilities, ensuring the production of safe drinking water and high-quality effluent for our community.

What you will be responsible for

As the Water Treatment Manager, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating all resources to ensure our water treatment facilities and pump stations operate effectively, safely, and in compliance with all regulations. You will oversee a team of 8+ direct reports and report to the Network & Assets Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure contractual and resource consent compliance
• Manage operational and maintenance tasks for all facilities and equipment
• Identify and resolve maintenance and process challenges
• Develop and maintain effective staff rosters and on-call duty schedules
• Contribute to health and safety, quality assurance, and environmental management systems
• Manage consumables, materials, and spare parts inventory
• Support staff development and knowledge sharing
• Deliver on-call service at the 3rd on-call layer

What you'll need to be successful

Qualifications And Experience

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in 3 waters infrastructure, focusing on water treatment assets
• Water Treatment qualification (Connexis level 5) or equivalent
• Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Hands-on experience in water treatment processes and technologies
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy and proficiency in relevant software

Personal Attributes

• Results-focused team player with a positive attitude
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• High degree of personal integrity
• Commitment to Veolia's values of Responsibility, Solidarity, Respect, Innovation, and Customer Focus

A Veolia Career

• Strong focus on career development and training
• Global career opportunities with a global company
• Generous employee share plan (discounted shares, share matching)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) through Assure which covers mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support

In this role you'll not only have the opportunity to build your career, but contribute to the success of the Veolia NZ business and sustainable 3 Waters solutions for New Zealand.

Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet. When you join Veolia, you become part of a community of like-minded individuals who are committed to achieving extraordinary results.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside talented and intelligent professionals who are constantly pushing boundaries and accomplishing incredible feats.

At Veolia we value diversity, equality and inclusion; we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from Māori and Pasifika, veterans, people with disability, mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTI+ community, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

If you have the experience and are looking for a fulfilling career with a global organisation, then apply today!

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To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.