Water Treatment Technician

Are you looking for a busy role with variety, responsibility and the opportunity to tackle technical problems?

Do you want to work in a challenging, yet exciting career?

About our District - Our mission is to make our communities better and this role will play a key part in achieving this. We are located in a tranquil area of New Zealand offering some of the best access to the great outdoors. We also boast attractive housing prices for your town, village or rural lifestyle and we are within commuting distance to larger centres.

About our Organisation - We are an energetic and progressive, values-based organisation, which is dedicated to providing quality services and facilities for our communities. We place a strong emphasis on our organisational culture, which in turn, creates strong engagement across our team. We employ people with a 'Can Do' attitude who want to work for a united organisation with a strong sense of family that is proud to serve its communities.

At STDC, we offer a proven "best place to work" environment, access to a sick leave bank, flexible working opportunities and retention incentive benefit upon five years of employment. Our team culture encourages innovation, we care about your professional development, and you will be working with an elite and motivated team of professionals.

About the Role - This is a permanent full-time position based at the Kapuni Water Treatment Plant and is responsible for the operation and maintenance of 10 water supplies across the district. The purpose of this role is to ensure the reliable supply of potable water in sufficient quantity and optimal quality to the communities of the South Taranaki district. Water is a vital resource — essential to our environment, our health, and our daily lives. As part of the operations team, the role involves the operation and maintenance of raw water sources, treatment facilities, and reservoirs, ensuring they perform at their best. This includes work such as:

• Monitoring and calibrating sensors and using control systems
• Ensuring the functionality of pumps, motors, and automated valves
• Supporting fault diagnosis and repair of electrical components

Do you have what it takes? - This is a busy role working in all weather conditions. It is responsible for assisting in the preparation of maintenance programmes and undertaking maintenance and keeping records of raw water sources, intakes, raw water mains, treatment plants, pumping stations and reservoirs and assisting in developing and maintaining the sampling programmes for compliance with Drinking Water Standards and the Quality Assurance Rules.

You must be willing to work flexible hours with a minimum of forty hours per week and participate in a roster system which involves monitoring and call outs. In return for this level of commitment an attractive remuneration package is offered. The Council is committed to a training and development programme to achieve the National Certificate in Water Treatment - Site Operator and/or Diploma qualification for all its technicians.

About You - You will be adaptable with a ‘can-do' attitude, have a good grasp of modern technology such as computers and instrumentation and is capable of dealing with a wide variety of operating or process systems. Together with your National Certificate in Water Treatment - Site Operator and/or National Diploma in Water Treatment - Site Technician, your technical skills, knowledge and experience relating to the maintenance and operation of treatment facilities will be of value. Your ability to maintain a high working knowledge and understanding of Drinking Water Standards, health and safety legislation and practices, hydraulic, mechanical, instrumentation and electrical workings and other relevant information will ensure best practice is followed and the safety of others is maintained. Applicants with lesser skills and experience can apply.

A full or restricted clean valid driver's license is essential as you are required to participate in a duty roster system and attend after-hours call outs when required.

South Taranaki District Council is an Accredited Employer so if you're moving to the region, we can offer practical support and some financial assistance. This includes employer sponsorship for your visa application.

The salary range for this position is between $62,910pa and $80,100pa and the appointed starting level will be dependent on skills and experience and will be discussed during interviews with shortlisted candidates. Additional payments, in the order of $10,000 to $12,000, are made for rostered work which is dependent on the roster cycles done.

How to apply

If this role appeals to you, head over to our website https://southtaranaki.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6820718where you can access the background information and job description for the role.

If submitting an application, please ensure you provide a covering letter outlining your skills and experience for the role along with your most current CV.

Applications close at 4pm on Tuesday 04 November 2025 or when a suitable candidate has been appointed to the role.