Water Treatment Operator

7 days ago


Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand Timaru District Council Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$90,000 per year

The Role

Advance or kick start your career in the water industry. Come and join the crew at Claremont, who produce New Zealand's best-tasting water and provide safe drinking water to communities across our district. We also have some of the most up-to-date treatment processes and technology

As a Water Treatment Operator, you will support the operation and maintenance of Council's water treatment facilities, including water supply intakes, bulk supply pipelines and storage across the Timaru District.

We are on the lookout for a team player with a can-do attitude, paired with the drive to learn new skills and concepts. Ideally, we're after an individual who has some experience with water treatment process and/or has completed/working towards an NZ Certificate in Water Treatment (Level 4). If not, we will support your training towards completing the certificate - earn while you learn

If you're ready to take on the challenge and think you've got what it takes, we want to hear from you

This is a permanent role offering 40 hours per week, with participation in the rostered 24-hour immediate response on-call team once you learn the ropes of the role. This offers flexibility and rostered days off to ensure a fantastic work-life balance. Check out a copy of the position description here:

You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job. Applications close at 5:00pm, 23 November 2025; however, we may appoint before the closing date if we find suitable applicants during the recruitment process So if you are interested get your application in quick. Applications can be registered through our career's website

The District

Timaru District is a thriving and innovative community. It is the central hub for the South Island, servicing a large agricultural heartland, with a growing economy that provides the import and export gateway for primary sectors. We boast a Top 10 most loved beach in New Zealand and have access to mountains, rivers, and lakes, making Timaru an ideal destination for recreational, sporting, and cultural pursuits.

Let's not forget about that 7 minute commute to work

The Organisation

The Timaru District Council aims to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of communities, to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of its communities in the present and for the future. With around 400 staff, there are a diverse range of roles from front facing community to support and technical specialists.

celebrates all the things we love about living in Timaru, from our affordable houses, to our easy commute, fantastic lifestyle and our successes. Come and join the story



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