Water Services Technician
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?
Clutha District Council is seeking a dedicated Water Services Technician to join our Three Waters team.
About Us:
At Clutha District Council, we are committed to empowering our community to thrive while preserving our spaces for future generations. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and confident in their roles.
About the Clutha District:
The Clutha District, spanning over 6,700 square kilometers in the lower South Island, offers breathtaking scenery from coast to mountains. Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle, affordable housing, and a friendly community, fostering an ideal work-life balance. Conveniently located near Central Otago and Dunedin, with its international airport and university, and bordered by the stunning Catlins, renowned for its waterfalls, wildlife, rainforest, and surf-worthy beaches.
Role overview:
As a Water Services Technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting planned operations maintenance activities and implementing small capital projects to enhance compliance, health, and safety within our community. Your responsibilities will include providing technical support, administering minor capital works, developing scopes of work, and fostering positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Approx minimum to maximum salary range NZ$63,934-$75,216 (gross annual). Minimum hours of work are 37.5 hours per week.
Key Requirements:
- Suitable knowledge and experience in civil engineering or infrastructure management and maintenance in relevant areas, such as water services
- NZ Diploma in Engineering (Civil), NZCE (Civil), or equivalent Science or Chemistry qualifications desirable
- Previous experience in project or contract management desirable
- Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to explain technical information effectively
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community
- Supportive and inclusive work environment
- Great work-life balance
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
If this role sounds like what you're looking for, we'd love to hear from you!
We will be assessing applications as they are received, so apply now!
Applications close: 29 April 2024