Water Treatment Technician - Fixed term until March 2027

Tauranga City Council; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tauranga City Council, through its Waters Division, seeks a Water Treatment Technician to operate and maintain three water treatment plants and pump stations across the region. This full-time, fixed-term role runs until March 2027 to cover a colleague on secondment.

You will work with a practical team to monitor systems, perform maintenance, and ensure safe, high-quality drinking water for the community. Training will be provided to get up to speed on sites and processes.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a technical/mechanical/electrical environment.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding abilities.
• Understanding of automation, instrumentation or process control systems.
• Current full driver's licence and willingness to learn.
• Good communication and collaborative approach.

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 efficiency, reliability, and quality of water treatment systems.
• Work with the team to deliver safe, reliable, and high-quality drinking water.

Skills

Technical environment

Fault-finding

Automation systems

Independent work

Communication

Health & safety

Driver's license

Willingness to learn

Tools

SCADA

Instrumentation

Job description

Job description

Tau ake rā te moana nei, e papaki kau ana ki te ākau tangata, kakenga waka ka mauru te tohu ki te arearenga o Mauao, he pou herenga mōu, he pou hononga mōu, kia herea ki te tika, kia herea ki te pono. Kia mau, kia ita, kia ū – haumi e, hui e, tāiki e!

Te Tūranga | About the role

Put your technical skills to work helping keep our community’s drinking water clean, safe, and flowing.

We’re looking for a Water Treatment Technician to join us full-time on a fixed-term basis until March 2027, covering a team member while they’re on secondment.

You’ll join a supportive, practical team operating and maintaining three water treatment plants and pump stations across the region. With a short timeframe to get up to speed, we’re looking for someone who brings relevant hands-on experience and can contribute confidently following an introduction to our sites and systems.

What you’ll be doing

• 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

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

This role will suit someone with relevant hands-on experience who can take on the day-to-day responsibilities after an introduction to our sites and systems.

You’ll bring:

• 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.

Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City Council

At Tauranga City Council, our Waters Division plays a vital role in protecting our community’s health and wellbeing. From drinking water supply to stormwater and wastewater, our teams help maintain the essential services our city relies on every day.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, community-focused team that values technical expertise, teamwork, and practical solutions.

If you’re ready to put your water treatment experience to use and make a difference for Tauranga, we’d love to hear from you.

Applications will close 8th November

We’re committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those living with disabilities.

If you need any support or adjustments to take part in our recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team [e-mail]

• You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
• Tauranga City Council does not accept unsolicited contact or applications from recruitment agencies. We will not pay fees or commissions related to unsolicited contact.