Wastewater Operator

Full Time, Permanent

Location: Selwyn, Canterbury

Listed: October 22, 2026

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What's the job?

Our team at the Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant is growing in size and complexity every day. We’re on the hunt for some keen, work hungry Wastewater Operators to join our awesome crew to help our ongoing maintenance workload.

About the role | Ko te kaupapa

As a vital role for the Selwyn district, you’ll help keep the plant running smoothly and compliant with its resource consents. You’ll monitor, maintain and repair treatment plant assets, with some work across the wider Selwyn wastewater network. Day to day, you’ll:

Carry out routine checks, servicing and mechanical repairs on pumps and plant equipment

Investigate, diagnose and fix faults across the treatment process

Support process monitoring and compliance reporting

Join the after-hours on-call roster, responding to alarms and events such as wet weather, blockages and overflows

Keep accurate job records, timesheets and plant checks

What you’ll bring | Ko nga pukenga ou

• Mechanical aptitude and confidence with hands-on repairs
• Wastewater experience or a Level 4 Wastewater qualification (advantageous, not essential)
• Class 1 driver licence (essential)
• Willingness to be part of the on-call roster
• A strong safety mindset and a positive, can-do attitude
• Physical fitness and the ability to work well independently and in a team

What we bring | He aha ta tatou kawe mai

Competitive hourly rate, with weekly pay

Work vehicle and phone

Permanent full-time role, 40 hours a week.

Training and support to grow your technical skills and qualifications

* A great team environment with experienced mentors

The company is committed to providing a safe work environment. Successful candidates are required to pass a pre-employment medical, drug, and alcohol test prior to employment.

How to apply | Me pehea te tono