Water Treatment Technician — Fixed-Term (Until 2027)

Tauranga City Council; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tauranga City Council is seeking a Water Treatment Technician to join our Waters Division on a full-time fixed-term contract until March 2027. You’ll operate and monitor three water treatment plants and pump stations across the region, helping to deliver safe, clean drinking water.

With hands-on experience, you’ll work with SCADA, instrumentation, and regulatory compliance, maintain records, and support improvements, reporting to the Waters team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical, mechanical, electrical, industrial or trade environment.
• Strong problem‑solving and fault‑finding abilities.
• An understanding of automation, instrumentation or process control systems.
• A proactive attitude and the ability to work independently.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• A strong commitment to health and safety.
• A current full driver’s licence.
• A willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the water treatment plants and pump stations.
• Support the team with day-to-day operations and maintenance across the water treatment plants.
• Monitor SCADA to operate and respond to operational alarms and breakdowns.
• Calibrate and maintain analysers, instrumentation and other related equipment.
• Maintain accurate operational records and support regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to projects and improvements that enhance the efficiency, reliability, and quality of our water treatment systems.
• Work with the team to deliver safe, reliable, and high-quality drinking water to our community.

Skills

Technical experience

Problem solving

Automation understanding

Independent worker

Communication skills

Health and safety

Driver's licence

Willingness to learn

Tools

SCADA

Instrumentation

Job description

Tauranga City Council is seeking a Water Treatment Technician to join our Waters Division on a full-time fixed-term contract until March 2027. You’ll operate and monitor three water treatment plants and pump stations across the region, helping to deliver safe, clean drinking water.

With hands-on experience, you’ll work with SCADA, instrumentation, and regulatory compliance, maintain records, and support improvements, reporting to the Waters team.