Summary: This role involves operating and maintaining water treatment facilities to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant water supply for communities, working hands-on with modern systems. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to ensure high-quality water service for communities 2. Engage in day-to-day operation and maintenance of water treatment plants 3. Work with modern telemetry and monitoring systems We have an exciting opportunity for a Water Treatment Operator to join our team in Tararua At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities. **Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here** Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer: * $68,000 - $83,000 * Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes * Discounts for Samsung, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more! * $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer * Progression and development programs on offer, including our inspiring leader's programme for top performers **Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity** The Tararua Alliance, a partnership between Tararua District Council and Downer, is seeking an experienced Water Treatment Operator, to help ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of our water treatment facilities. If you are skilled in water treatment processes and committed to maintaining a high-quality service for our communities, this could be your ideal role. As a Water Treatment Operator, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of water treatment plants. Working in the Tararua District Council 3 Waters Team you will be reporting to the Water Treatment Leader ensuring that water supply systems are efficient, safe, and fully compliant with regulations and resource consent conditions. You'll work hand-on with modern telemetry and monitoring systems. Key Responsibilities: * Operate and maintain water treatment plants and pump stations to required standards * Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality assurance standards (e.g., drinking water quality, resource consent conditions) * Respond to public enquiries regarding water and quality, in line with Council policy * Conduct resource consent sampling and ensure full compliance with water quality assurance rules * Perform mechanical repairs, including dismantling, reassembling, and testing equipment * Maintain detailed records of treatment plants, pipelines, valves, and intake structures **Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills** * National Certificate in Water Treatment - Site Operator (or equivalent) (skilled work experience can replace a formal qualification) * At least 3 years of relevant work experience in a similar role * Full, New Zealand Driver's Licence (or equivalent/eligible for conversion) Additional skills that would be beneficial in this role, but not required: * Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and procedures * Experience in operating telemetry and automated systems * Chlorine Handling Certificate **Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation** Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here! **Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply** If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 728523 We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.
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