Reticulation Officer

Do you want a change in lifestyle?_ - If so, here's your opportunity_ **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 managing drainage and water systems to working closely with contractors to keep everything flowing smoothly. **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. **How to apply