Operations Technician Water and Wastewater
Wellington Water
Listing Description
Description
- Plenty of training opportunities and an open path for career growth
- Full-time permanent position
- Based across our South Wairarapa depots
The opportunity
The purpose of the position of Operations Technician Water and Wastewater (SW) is to operate water and wastewater treatment plants and distribution facilities to ensure a reliable supply of safe drinking water and to meet the requirements of the RMA and relevant resource consents. This includes being in sole charge of the water systems during normal operations, making decisions on source water selection, treatment plant output and reservoir flow rates.
This position works across four potable water treatment plants and key reservoirs in the Southern Wairarapa Region, and four wastewater treatment plants and key pump stations in the same region.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will bring the following:
- A National Diploma in water treatment or willingness to undertake study to achieve this qualification
- National Certificate in water treatment, with it also being advantageous to have mechanical or electrical trade experience and treatment plant operations or similar industry
- Ideally, experience in the safe handling of hazardous chemicals, working on an on-call roster or shift basis previously and have experience working in a collective and collaborative leadership environment
- A thorough understanding of treatment processes and experience in the operation of treatment plants and associated infrastructure
- Full understanding of quality and environmental management systems, alongside New Zealand drinking water standards
- Detailed understanding of consenting requirements, of the operation and maintenance of process instrumentation, including SCADA systems
- A thorough understanding of workplace health and safety requirements to complement a full motor vehicle driver's licence
On a personal level, to balance the technical requirements above, you'll have good relationship-building skills, the ability to work as part of a team and as an individual, plus the ability to remain calm and composed in difficult situations. You'll also be adaptable to varying tasks and priorities, self-motivated, enthusiastic, passionate and be comfortable entering confined spaces\working at heights or in remote locations.
About us
Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. We're a multi-council-owned entity, tasked with managing the infrastructure and delivering water services to our communities.
The value of water (a precious taonga) lies at the heart of our organisation. Our people are passionate about providing water services to our communities and the environment, which is reflected in our values: Tangata Tiaki, Whanau, and Mana.
Why join us
At Wellington Water, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.
Our benefits include the following:
- Flexible working arrangements including up to two days working from home
- Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually
- Formal and informal professional development opportunities
- Five weeks annual leave accrual will be available following two years of continual service
To view a view our benefits: click here.
If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
How to apply
To view a copy of the position description: click here.
To apply for the role, click on the' Apply' button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site. Please note that if you are a Wellington Water employee, please apply using your work email.
Applications close on Tuesday, 3 March 2026.
For further information, email: JoinUs@wellingtonwater.co.nz
Applicants for safety-sensitive roles will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.
Application details
Wellington Water
Wellington Water is the Wellington region’s professional water service provider. As a council owned and funded organisation we are passionate about our community and the value of water sits at the heart of our organisation. Every day our people strive to deliver services and manage infrastructure in a way that provides the best outcomes for our communities and environment.
Our benefits include:
Tangata Tiaka – The ability to take an active approach to protecting our most precious taonga, safe and heathy drinking water and environment.
Training and Development – We pride ourselves on providing opportunities for continual career development and growth and have departmental funding for role specific qualifications and training.
Additional Leave – Following 2 years of continual service our employee’s receive 5 weeks annual leave per annum. We offer 10 domestic days per annum for sick leave and an additional 5 days domestic leave following 6 months of employment for care of dependants per annum.
Staff Referral Bonuses – Many of our frontline positions offer monetary rewards for referring successful candidates for advertised vacancies in accordance with our referral programme.
Wellbeing – Wellington Water take an active approach to our staff wellbeing, we provide one additional paid wellbeing day each year, free EAP services and wellbeing support, we also offer free flu vaccinations.
Work/Life Balance – Wellington Water strives to offer flexible working arrangements where possible, this may include working from home days, locations and hours of work depending on business requirements.
Relocation Contribution – If relocating from outside the Greater Wellington region you may be eligible for relocation support in the form of reimbursement.
Retailer Discounts and Vision Care – We have partnered with retail providers for staff discounts on Southern Cross insurance, free vision and hearing testing and eyewear subsidies. We also have various NZ retailer discounts via our partner Boost.
