Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator at Western Bay of Plenty District Council

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Water Treatment Plant Operation, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operation, Plant Maintenance, Regulatory Compliance, Sampling, Emergency Response, Problem Solving, Health And Safety

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Come and make a difference with us At Western Bay of Plenty District Council, everything we do is about making the everyday better — and helping our communities thrive, now and into the future. Western Bay is a District undergoing significant growth and transformation. From planning for future communities to delivering the infrastructure that supports them, we’re focused on getting the fundamentals right — and preparing for what comes next. We’re also focused on our people. At Western Bay, we believe in investing in and empowering our teams to grow, lead, and achieve their goals. Because when our people thrive, our communities do too. If you're motivated by making the everyday better, helping people thrive, and leaving things better than you found them — we’d love to hear from you. The opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for a Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator to join our team on a 12-month fixed term contract covering maternity leave. In this role, you will join a team of ten Operators responsible for ensuring the Western Bay of Plenty region’s water remains safe. The role includes daily maintenance activities, after-hours callouts, emergency response, reporting, and sampling to monitor plant performance and ensuring all treatment plants comply with regulatory requirements. The role will require being part of an on-call roster and to be available to attend to after hour callouts. Whether you are an experienced operator or someone with the right attitude and experience a willingness to learn, we’d love to hear from you. To set you up for success, you’ll have Experience operating water and/or wastewater treatment plants (or a similar industrial/process environment). A strong commitment to health and safety. Good problem-solving skills. The ability to work independently and as part of a team. A full New Zealand drivers licence. What we offer Five weeks annual leave Flexible work arrangements Sick leave on commencement of employment Learning and development opportunities Access to wellbeing resources and workplace support Free onsite parking Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit. For further information please call Adrian Webb on 0800 926 732. Want to know who the Western Bay of Plenty District Council is? It's simple. We’re a Council of real people, just like you – and we’re here to make a real difference. Whether it’s reuniting dog owners with their lost pups, asking communities what they think of policies, responding to community emergencies, or designing playgrounds – we’re part of everyday life.In fact we provide nearly 40 services! We work hard every day to make this a great place to live for all. For our whenua. For our communities. For our people.

Responsibilities

Responsible for operating water and wastewater treatment plants to ensure regional water safety and regulatory compliance. Duties include daily maintenance, sampling, reporting, and participating in an after-hours on-call roster.