Location
Whanganui
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
July 07, 2026
Job Description
We're looking for a Water Operator to join our Three Waters team here in Whanganui. If you're someone who likes working with your hands, takes pride in doing a good job, and wants to play an important part in keeping the community's water running, this could be the role for you.
Day to day you'll be out operating and maintaining our bores, reservoirs, pump stations, and pipe networks, collecting water samples, responding to maintenance issues, and helping out with emergency repairs when they come up. You'll also be part of an after-hours call-out roster, so flexibility is a must. This is a permanent, full-time position.
What you'll bring:
- Experience in water supply, plumbing, or a similar trade
- A NZ Certificate in Water Treatment Level 3 or 4 — or keen to work towards it
- A current NZ driver's licence
- Strong record keeping and communication skills
- A solid commitment to health and safety
- Grea...