Full Time
About our District - Our mission is to make our communities better and this role will play a key part in achieving this. We are located in a tranquil area of New Zealand offering some of the best access to the great outdoors. We also boast attractive housing prices for your town, village or rural lifestyle and we are within commuting distance to larger centres.
About our Organisation - We are an energetic and progressive, values-based organisation, which is dedicated to providing quality services and facilities for our communities. We place a strong emphasis on our organisational culture, which in turn, creates strong engagement across our team. We employ people with a 'Can Do' attitude who want to work for a united organisation with a strong sense of family that is proud to serve its communities.
At STDC, we offer a proven "best place to work" environment, access to a sick leave bank, flexible working opportunities and retention incentive benefit upon four years of employment. Our team culture encourages innovation, we care about your professional development, and you will be working with an elite and motivated team of professionals.
About the Role - We're looking for someone passionate about protecting and improving our community's water and wastewater networks. If you love variety and want to be hands-on, this role has it all, from inspecting and managing drainage and water systems to working closely with contractors to ensure effective and efficient service delivery and reduction of stormwater inflow and infiltration into wastewater networks and leakage and loss of water from water supply networks.
What You'll Do:
- Manage and inspect drainage (sewer and stormwater) and water networks.
- Identify and address network issues, ensuring repairs align with Council policies and bylaws.
- Liaise with and supervise contractors for network maintenance and repairs.
- Assist in enforcing water policies and implementing conservation and leak detection programs.
About You - You are a talented team player with a National Certificate in Water Reticulation (level 5) or similar relevant industry qualification or up to 3 years' experience in wastewater and water reticulation and/or household plumbing and drainage. You will have a sound working knowledge in reticulation and industry practices and proven experience in operation and maintenance of water and drainage reticulation systems.
In addition, you will have a keen interest in te Mana o te Wai, caring and conserving water as well as minimising wastage, great administrative skills and knowledge of materials and products associated with wastewater and water reticulation networks. Proven experience in the construction and maintenance of water supply and wastewater reticulation networks and components. A clean full valid NZ driver's licence is also required.
The salary range for this position is between FTE $67,050 and FTE $74,500 and the appointed starting level will be dependent on skills and experience and will be discussed during interviews with shortlisted candidates.
How to apply
If this role appeals to you, head over to our website https://southtaranaki.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies, where you can access the background information and job description for the role. If submitting an application, please ensure you provide a covering letter outlining your skills and experience for the role along with your most current CV.
Applications close at 4pm on Sunday 31 August 2025 or when a suitable candidate has been appointed to the role.
Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand, therefore must have NZ residency or hold a valid NZ work visa. In terms of residence class visa applications, priority will be given where the applicant is in New Zealand.
South Taranaki District Council is an Accredited Employer so if you're moving to the region, we can offer practical support and some financial assistance. This includes employer sponsorship for your visa application.