Summary: Join a high-performing team responsible for Palmerston North's drinking water supply, managing a vital necessity and protecting public health. Highlights: 1. Start your career with purpose, contributing to community health and wellbeing 2. Supportive team environment with expert mentoring and full training provided 3. Hands-on role focused on operating and monitoring water treatment equipment Why join us? • Start your career with purpose: Contribute to the health and wellbeing of our city by helping deliver safe, clean drinking water to the community. • Earn while you learn: This paid apprenticeship includes structured on-the-job learning, expert mentoring, and a fully funded industry qualification. • Supportive team, great benefits: You’ll be supported by experienced technicians and supervisors, and enjoy the same benefits as permanent staff, including 5 weeks’ annual leave. About the role We’re a close-knit, high-performing team responsible for the daily operation of Palmerston North’s drinking water supply. With a strong culture of collaboration and support, we’re looking for a motivated individual to join us and help deliver safe, reliable drinking water to our community. If you're passionate about protecting public health and the environment, this is your opportunity to be part of a team that manages one of life’s most vital necessities - drinking water. As a Water Treatment Technician Apprentice, you’ll begin your journey in the water industry with full support and training. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone eager to learn and grow into a qualified technician This is a full time, fixed term (three years) position, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Your focus in this role will include: • Assist in operating and monitoring water treatment equipment • Learn to conduct inspections, sampling, and testing • Support maintenance activities and gain practical experience • Follow safety protocols and contribute to a safe work environment What we are looking for: • A strong interest in water treatment and public health • Experience or interest in plumbing, mechanical trades, or similar fields • Basic mechanical and technical aptitude • A team player with a positive, can-do attitude • Willingness to complete formal on-the-job training • Commitment to completing a NZ Certificate in Water Treatment (Level 4) • Good communication and teamwork skills • Full driver’s licence 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: • Salary of $60,382, plus 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution (where eligible). • A supportive, safety-focused work environment • Full training and mentoring • Opportunities for career progression • 5 weeks annual leave and a community service day • Long service leave after qualifying periods • Free annual flu vaccinations and subsidised health and eye checks every 2 years • The chance to work on a variety of water treatment systems, including two large-scale dams supplying the city • Supportive wellbeing initiatives and confidential counselling services Applications close: 11.00 pm, Tuesday 28 October 2025 We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all those suitably qualified for this position.
Trademe · HR
Trademe · HR
