Water Technician (Small Water & Wastewater Treatment) - Auckland

We believe that’s worth caring about. At Citycare Water, we’re proud to be the country’s largest dedicated experts in three waters – around 600 good people, making it happen across 10 locations. We specialise in water network maintenance and reticulation renewal construction. We service almost a quarter of properties nationwide and maintain over 20,000 km of pipe network – more than twice the length of New Zealand’s state highways. Water is an everyday essential that every community depends on. About The Job We’re looking for a keen Water Technician to join our team of everyday heroes. You will be responsible for operating and maintaining small water and wastewater treatment plants and responding to reactive callouts. You will work to become familiar with both water and wastewater treatment to carry out remedial works. Availability for on‑call work is required, and your work will predominantly be based within the central and western Auckland regions, with occasional assignments further afield. What You’ll Need Experience in the civil water and drainage industry in New Zealand, preferably with treatment plant experience. Excellent English communication skills and a quick learning ability. A well‑organised planner of works. Physical fitness, health and safety focus, and the ability to work well in a team as well as independently. A full class 1 licence and the ability to drive a manual vehicle. All preferred candidates will be required to complete pre‑employment checks to the employer’s satisfaction, including a Ministry of Justice criminal conviction report, medical assessment, and drug and alcohol testing. Benefits And Culture 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. Employee benefits and discounts via BOOST. Making Waves – Reward & Recognition Program to celebrate team members who live our values and recognise outstanding contributions each quarter. Bereavement leave and five days’ sick leave available from your first day. A culture that values diverse perspectives and provides 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 our News section to read about the work we do protecting the health of our water in 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr