Water Engineer

• Full Time
• Application Closes 15 Mar 2026
• Canterbury - Christchurch City
• Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operator

Mo tatou | About us - What we do
Our role at Antarctica New Zealand is to support world-leading science and environmental protection in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. Scott Base is the hub of New Zealand's activities in Antarctica and each year, we employ seasonal staff to manage base activity and support science in the field.

Mō te mahi | About the role - What you’ll be doing
It takes a passionate, diverse, and highly skilled team to run Scott Base. You will join a diverse and motivated team in the world’s most dynamic workplace.

  The Water Engineer is responsible for the maintenance and operation of water and wastewater assets at Scott Base, by working through set inspection and maintenance tasks. 

The 'life support' systems such as water production and waste treatment are mission critical to Antarctica New Zealand's ability to maintain a continuing presence in Antarctica.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• The daily maintenance and operation of the water and wastewater 'life support' systems
• Providing general engineering support
• Using and updating our asset management software system
• Support visiting contractors with asset maintenance and servicing work.
• Serving on the Scott Base Fire Crew
• This is a 13-month deployment through summer and winter seasons, from August 2026 to October 2027.  

Mōu | About you - What you’ll bring

We operate in one of the most remote locations in the globe, so our team needs to work well together, focus on safety and integrate successfully into the small community lifestyle.

You are a highly motivated individual who enjoys teamwork, a dynamic work environment and is an excellent communicator.

Skills and Experience Include:

• NZ Trade Certificate or recognised equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline
• At least five years post-qualification experience in one of the following: plumbing, maintenance and diagnostics, gas fitting, marine engineering or another engineering trade
• BMS (Building Management System) experience
• Current full NZ Class 1 driver’s licence and ability to drive a manual vehicle 

Tono mai ināianei | Apply now

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an organisation with a real and tangible purpose - for further details and to view a role description click apply. 

Applications close 12pm, 15 March 2026

For any questions, please contact people@antarcticanz.govt.nz 

One of Antarctica New Zealand's core values is 'we care for each other and the environment’. We actively encourage applications from all cultures, beliefs and backgrounds and are committed to ensuring our culture is welcoming, accessible, equitable and safe for all. The successful candidate will undergo pre-employment checks including medical assessment.  All applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.