Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Tā tātou atarua – Our vision
Enabling what matters
He angitūtanga - The opportunity
Are you passionate about environmental sustainability and infrastructure that serves your local community? We are looking for a Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator to join our Community Infrastructure Group – a team committed to delivering high-quality services across Local Water, Roading, and Solid Waste Infrastructure, with a sharp focus on maintaining and upgrading our capital programme.
This is more than just a job – it’s your chance to contribute directly to the health, sustainability, and liveability of our community.
As a key part of our Water Services team, you will:
· Operate and maintain water and wastewater treatment plants, including associated reticulation systems.
· Support the delivery of safe and compliant water services for residents and businesses.
· Carry out tasks as directed by the Water Treatment Supervisor or Wastewater Treatment Supervisor, including routine inspections, system monitoring, and maintenance.
· Input data and update operational records using mobile field devices and systems.
As a valued member of the Local Waters, Community Infrastructure Group, you will also participate in standby rosters and emergency callouts and contribute to incident responses.
He kōrero mōu - About you
We’re seeking someone who brings both technical knowledge and a proactive, team-oriented mindset.
You’ll ideally have:
· A valid NZ driver’s license (Class 1 required; Class 2 a strong advantage).
· Solid computer and digital skills, particularly using mobile field data devices for logging operational data.
· A qualification and/or experience in operating Water and/or Wastewater Treatment Plants and reticulation systems.
· Experience or familiarity with local government, public sector, or equivalent industry environments.
Or do you have transferable skills that you can bring to the role, and you can show us how these can apply to the Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator position.
Tā tātou ahurea – Our culture
Horowhenua District Council is proud to be an inclusive workplace; we celebrate difference, diversity, and aim to empower our employees. We are an organisation built on innovation and optimism, and are embarking on an organisation reset. We are motivated to build a place where we value our people and provide opportunities for them to build outstanding careers and better Horowhenua.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou - What we offer
An excellent working environment where passionate and committed team members who strive to make a difference for current and future generations. This important opportunity to join a thriving organisation with a strong focus on delivery and to do meaningful work with motivated people that has a direct impact on the lives of our Horowhenua Community.
Tono mai ināianei - Apply now
If you're motivated to help deliver high-quality, sustainable water services and want to be part of a team that cares about community outcomes, come and join our team.
If you are interested in learning more about what the role involves, please see the position description, if you have any questions or would like to discuss this role in confidence please call Anna Hector +64272620247 or email annah@horowhenua.govt.nz.
Recruitment for this role closes on 14 November 2025 at which time all applications will be reviewed and we will contact you to advise you of your application progress.
He rau ringa e pakari ai ngā taura whiri i ō tātou kāinga noho me ō tātou hapori – mai i te pae maunga o Tararua ki te moana.
With many hands the threads which weave our neighbourhoods and communities together will be strengthened from the Tararua Ranges to the sea.
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