Trainee Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (Fixed-Term) - Whangamata

About the job:

We’re looking for a Trainee Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator to join our team in Whangamata Fixed-Term!

No treatment plant experience needed! This fixed-term Trainee Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator role is a great opportunity to learn new skills and gain practical experience.

The role involves:

• Learning to operate and maintain wastewater treatment plants to support safe, efficient, and reliable performance.
• Assisting with routine maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and compliance activities under supervision.
• Supporting sampling, testing, and reporting in line with regulatory and consent requirements.
• Building knowledge of Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality practices, and contributing to a safe working environment.

What you’ll need:

• A willingness to learn and take on new skills.
• Reliability and a strong work ethic.
• Organised with a strong attention to detail and great problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to health and safety, and ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.

All preferred candidates will be required to complete preemployment checks to the employer’s satisfaction. These checks include but are not limited to, Ministry of Justice criminal conviction report, medical assessment, and drug and alcohol testing.

If you have any further questions, please email [email protected]

Benefits and culture:

At our core, we believe that diverse teams drive better outcomes. We're proud to support and invest in initiatives that create a workplace where everyone feels they belong:

• Perks such as discounted health insurance, mental health first aiders, regular health check-ups, flu vaccinations and access to our employee assistance programme.
• Our Women in Water network provides resources, support and opportunities to thrive as a woman in your career and life in general. This wahine-only environment is a safe space to connect, ask questions, share thoughts and experiences, support each other and have some fun.
• Employee benefits and discounts via BOOST.
• Making Waves – Reward & Recognition Program: We celebrate team members who truly live our values through our Making Waves program, recognising and rewarding outstanding contributions every quarter.
• Our culture values different perspectives and we provide mentorship and training to help all team members succeed and progress in their careers.

Find out more:

Visit our Careers page to hear from our people about what it’s like working for Citycare Water; and visit out News section to read about the work we do protecting the health of our water in our local communities.

We encourage all applicants, regardless of their background or experience, to apply if they feel they are a good fit for the role. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and believes that every member of our team brings unique perspectives and strengths to our company.