Operations Technician at Wellington Water, Wellington - Wairarapa

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Do you have a mechanical or electrical aptitude?
• Do you thrive in a team environment?
• Based in multiple treatment plant locations across the Greater Wellington Region

This is a permanent full-time position of 40 hours per week

The remuneration range for this role is $70,353 to $95,184 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience.

The opportunity

As an Operations Technician you will carry out the day-to-day operations that result in the production and delivery of potable water. You will also be part of an on call roster. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to continue learning, training and develop a career in the progressive Water sector. You will be supported by a great team who are passionate about what they do.

About you

To be successful in this role you will:

• ideally have experience in treatment plant operations or similar industry
• have some experience working on an on-call roster or shift basis previously
• have experience working in a collective and collaborative environment
• be adaptable to varying tasks and priorities
• have a Full driver's licence It would be advantageous to have a: National Certificate in water treatment, National Diploma in water treatment or Mech\Elec trade experience.

About us

Wellington Water knows that a great values-driven culture like ours means we can be a trusted advisor to the region's Councils and deliver great outcomes for our customers. Wellington Water plans and delivers drinking water, wastewater and storm water services from source to sea in partnership with the community, engineering consultants and contractors.

People work at Wellington Water because they want to make a difference. That means you will be helping to look after our most precious assets: water, human health and welfare, and the environment so our communities can prosper.

Why join us

It is an exciting time to be working in the water sector, not only are you at the forefront of looking after our most precious assets: water, human health and welfare and the environment, but proposed changes for the sector is increasing awareness around the importance of managing the three waters and creating new opportunities. Your personal and professional growth will be encouraged, and you will work alongside likeminded people who are passionate about their work and have a strong sense of purpose. If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

To view our benefits please copy and paste the URL below into your internet browser's address bar: https://careers.wellingtonwater.co.nz/

Applications close: Wednesday, 29 March 2023.

We will be reviewing and progressing applications as they are received, so don't delay, get your application in now! The job will close when a suitable applicant is sourced.

How to apply

To view a copy of the position description please copy and paste the URL below into your internet browser's address bar https://drive.google.com/file/d/13-mEDU7ClNNtMnSTB6XVDKqF0tBNBBCV/view?usp=share_link

To apply for the role, click on the 'apply' button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site.

To apply for this role you must hold the right to work in New Zealand.

For further information, email: JoinUs@wellingtonwater.co.nz

Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand.