Water Treatment Plant Technician Hokitika

Are you ready to trade the hustle and bustle for rugged landscapes, pristine rivers, and a tight-knit community?

We're seeking a Water Treatment Plant Technician to operate and maintain essential water infrastructure. You'll be part of a dedicated team ensuring safe, reliable water services across one of New Zealand's most breathtaking regions.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary - commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Relocation assistance - including moving costs up to $10K, 4 weeks temporary accommodation, and support settling in
• Professional development - ongoing training and certification opportunities
• Work-life balance - flexible hours and leave entitlements
• We match up to 4% Kiwisaver from day one, then pay 6% after five years' service
• We support our people with free access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Lifestyle perks - live minutes from beaches, forests, and mountains

Why the West Coast?

• Live surrounded by rainforests, mountains, and beaches
• Enjoy a slower pace of life with affordable living and a strong community spirit
• Be part of a region that values environmental stewardship and innovation
• Enjoy significantly lower housing costs compared to major urban centres, making home ownership or comfortable renting more achievable

Whether you're seeking adventure, a lifestyle change, or a meaningful role in a vital industry - this is your chance to make a real impact

What you'll do:

• Operate and maintain water treatment systems to ensure safe, high-quality water for our Westland District communities
• Monitor plant performance, conduct routine testing, and troubleshoot issues
• Work alongside a dedicated team committed to sustainability and public health

Work tasks

Works

• Monitor water supply across the network
• Routine maintenance of plant;
• Testing and treatment of water supplies;
• Notification to consumers of emergencies and problems;
• Ensure adherence to Company policy and compliance with Health and Safety in all tasks;
• Adherence to road safety and temporary traffic management requirements as per issued Work Instructions and the Transit New Zealand Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management;
• Other duties or tasks throughout the West Coast as required.

Procedures

• Understand and apply the Grey District Council's contract specifications
• Understand and apply WTP procedures
• Suggest improvements

Water samples

• Delivery On time to labs - No later than 6-12 hours after sample was taken (or as per prevailing guidelines)
• Apply correct sampling techniques
• Package samples securely
• Maintain temperature below sample temperature (or as per prevailing guidelines)

Manage WTP chemicals

• Monitor usage
• Check weight weekly and update records
• Report when Chlorine is below 900kg to Supervisor

Report/Record timely

• Report any issues or potential issues immediately to Utilities Supervisor
• Report all failures as per contract specification to Utilities Supervisor
• Record each visit and complete WTPs documents

Complete Documents accurately and timely

• Sample 3 times a week (or as per prevailing guidelines)
• Follow testing regimen of Ecoli / pH / Turbidity / Facs
• Monitor and record chemical usage
• Monitor and record pump running hours
• Keep HAZ Chem register up to date on Notice Board

Monitoring pumps

• Report issues immediately
• Document running time

What you'll bring:

• Experience in water treatment operations or a related technical field
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• A proactive attitude and willingness to contribute to a small, high-performing team
• National Certificate in Drinking Water Treatment Level 4 (Essential)
• National Certificate in Drinking Water Treatment Level 5 (Preferred)
• Experience in operation and maintenance of water facilities
• Able to work independently, within a team, and under pressure
• Competent in the use of computers and relevant software
• Class 2 Driver Licence

To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be eligible to work in New Zealand. You must also undertake a Ministry of Justice background check, and pass pre-employment Drug & Alcohol testing.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting and interviewing candidates before the application deadline; therefore, we encourage you to submit your application early.