Water & Wastewater Treatment Operator — On‑Site NZ Growth

Citycare Water; Whangamatā; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Mental health support

Flu vaccinations

Employee assistance programme

BOOST discounts

Making Waves rewards

Job summary

Citycare Water is seeking an experienced Water and/or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator to join our Whangamata team. You will operate and maintain plants, perform routine maintenance, and carry out sampling, testing and reporting to meet drinking water standards and consent conditions.

The role requires 2–3 years’ experience, NZ Certificate in Drinking Water Treatment (Level 4), and a strong focus on safety and quality, with a willingness to learn and grow within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ practical experience operating water and/or wastewater treatment plants, or a strong interest in developing your skills.
• New Zealand Certificate in Drinking Water Treatment (Level 4) held or pursued.
• Good understanding of resource consent conditions, drinking water standards and environmental compliance.
• Experience with sampling, testing and reporting processes; comfortable using digital systems such as SCADA.
• Highly organised with time management, problem solving and a strong emphasis on safety and quality.
• Team player who values collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement.
• Full Class 1 driver’s licence and comfortable driving manual vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water and/or wastewater treatment plants to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable performance.
• Carry out routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and compliance monitoring to meet regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Conduct sampling, testing and reporting in line with drinking water standards and consent conditions.
• Promote a strong Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality culture and ensure work is completed safely and to high standards.

Education

NZ Certificate in Drinking Water Treatment (Level 4)

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Citycare Water is seeking an experienced Water and/or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator to join our Whangamata team. You will operate and maintain plants, perform routine maintenance, and carry out sampling, testing and reporting to meet drinking water standards and consent conditions.

The role requires 2–3 years’ experience, NZ Certificate in Drinking Water Treatment (Level 4), and a strong focus on safety and quality, with a willingness to learn and grow within a collaborative team.