Trademe
Stormwater Wastewater Maintenance Supervisor
Why join us?
* Make a Difference: You’ll be shaping Palmy’s Three Waters infrastructure and improving the services our community relies on.
* Professional Growth: With on-the-job training, development opportunities, and team collaboration, you’ll continue building a rewarding career.
* Benefits: Enjoy 5 weeks of annual leave, Kiwisaver, a supportive workplace culture, and more.
About the role
We’re looking for an experienced and confident working leader to step into the role of Wastewater / Stormwater Maintenance Coordinator within the Three Waters Maintenance and Construction team.
This is not an office-based or behind-the-scenes role – it's a foreman-style position where you’ll be out on site, leading by example. You’ll guide a dedicated team, oversee the delivery of reactive and programmed works, and play a key part in maintaining and improving Palmerston North’s essential wastewater and stormwater networks.
In this role, you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day supervision, coordination, and hands-on delivery of stormwater and wastewater operations across the city. You’ll also liaise closely with engineers, planners, and contractors, contribute to site safety and reporting, and step in to lead complex or technically demanding work yourself.
This is a full-time role, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Occasional after-hours work may be required in the event of urgent repairs or civil defence response.
You will be:
* Leading a team of field staff, plus contractors and subcontractors as required.
* Planning, organising, and supervising scheduled and emergency works.
* Interpreting plans, managing resources, ordering materials, and ensuring quality.
* Maintaining accurate site records and contributing to monthly reporting.
* Assisting with training and mentoring of staff and supporting a positive team culture.
* Working alongside your crew when needed to complete challenging or specialised tasks.
* Taking the lead on implementing safe work practices and ensuring site compliance.
About you
You are a skilled infrastructure professional who’s ready to take the next step into leadership - or already leading from the front and ready for more formal responsibility.
You’ll need to bring:
* 5+ years of civil works experience, ideally in underground services or concrete works.
* Proven experience supervising construction teams or acting in a foreman/lead hand role.
* Strong understanding of construction methods, contracts, and health and safety.
* Practical experience operating plant and equipment on site.
* A Class 1 driver’s licence is essential (Class 2 and WTR endorsements desirable).
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of people.
* Solid computer skills for timesheets, reporting, and work management systems (e.g. RAMM).
* STMS Level 1 certification (essential).
* The ability to lead with respect, maintain high standards, and support others to succeed
About us
Palmerston North (or as we like to call it, Palmy) is a growing, innovative and exciting city. With small city benefits and big city ambition, Palmy has secured its place on the map as a creative and exciting city, with leading innovation and developments! We’re proud to be a city that includes, supports, connects and uses the talents of the whole community in our pursuit to provide a connected and safe community. We’re also a future-focused city who cares about enhancing our natural and built environment. Our future looks bright, it looks vibrant and progressive.
What we offer:
* Hourly rate between $38.63 and $45.44, depending on skills and experience, plus a 3% Kiwisaver employer contribution (where eligible)
* 5 weeks annual leave and a community service day
* Long service leave entitlements
* Annual flu vaccinations and subsidised health and eye checks
* Professional development support
Applications close: 11.00 pm, 16 November 2025
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all those suitably qualified for this position.
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Palmerston North, New Zealand
NZ$35-45/hour