We're looking for a Water Operator to join our Three Waters team here in Whanganui. If you're someone who likes working with your hands, takes pride in doing a good job, and wants to play an important part in keeping the community's water running, this could be the role for you.

Day to day you'll be out operating and maintaining our bores, reservoirs, pump stations, and pipe networks, collecting water samples, responding to maintenance issues, and helping out with emergency repairs when they come up. You'll also be part of an after-hours call-out roster, so flexibility is a must. This is a permanent, full-time position.

What you'll bring:

• Experience in water supply, plumbing, or a similar trade
• A NZ Certificate in Water Treatment Level 3 or 4 — or keen to work towards it
• A current NZ driver's licence
• Strong record keeping and communication skills
• A solid commitment to health and safety
• Great initiative and the ability to work well as part of a team

The right attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn are the most important qualities. Full on-the-job training can be provided for the successful applicant.

How to Apply

Interested? Please review the position description and apply via our Whanganui District Council careers page.

To learn more about this role please contact Dave Rudolph, Senior Water Engineer at dave.rudolph@whanganui.govt.nz.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may occur before the advertised closing date. As a result, this position may be filled and closed earlier than expected. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Please note: only applications submitted via the Whanganui District Council careers page will be accepted.