• 5 weeks' annual leave
• Join a friendly and committed team
• Contribute to your community

Ko wai mātau | About us

The people at Whakatāne District Council love what we do because we do it for others, and that feels good. We're on a learning journey because we know we can always do better, and we know we're better together. Will you come on that journey with us?

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Reticulation Service person who will assist the Team Leader with providing mentoring, technical support and guidance to colleagues. As part of a dedicated team, you will also maintain the day-to-day operation of Council's water reticulation, wastewater, and drainage systems; and provide an effective after-hours service for emergency repairs.
You'll be responsible for inspections, the efficient and effective maintenance of our assets and for providing regular and timely reporting on completion of works and condition of assets. You'll escalate any issues or deficiencies, as required and you'll also be part of of our rostered after hours service.

Ko wai koe | About you

You'll be joining a team that believes we are better together.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A National certificate in Water Reticulation and STMS, or the commitment to achieve this
• The physical fitness required to cope with heavy manual work
• Excellent planning and prioritising skills to get the job done
• Outstanding customer service and relationship-building skills with the ability to work well with members of the public, contractors and staff to find solutions.

You'll get access to a range of staff benefits including five weeks' annual leave and free swimming pool access. You'll never be more than half an hour away from rivers, lakes, forests, beaches and great walks - most are just on your doorstep. We love this place and you will too.

This successful candidate will be required to undergo and pass a successful pre employment health check and drug test.

Our values

• We're always learning and improving - Toitū te Taumata
• We're passionate and proud - Toitū te Mauri Ora
• We work as one team - Toitū te Mahi Tahi
• We put people at the heart of everything we do - Toitū te Tangata
• We care about our environment - Toitū te Taiao

Me pēhea te tono mai | How to apply

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact, Frank Tibble, Team Leader Reticulation on 07 306 0500, or view the position description and apply now via our careers site.