Job Description
Shape tomorrow in Rotorua: Your career starts here!
Ready to make a lasting impact? Te Kaunihera o ngā Roto o Rotorua | Rotorua Lakes Council is your platform for meaningful change. With a team of over 400 staff, we're committed to forging a better tomorrow for the Rotorua community. In the heart of this thriving city, you'll find yourself immersed in natural wonders like geothermal pools and ngāwha | geysers, while enjoying the exhilarating mountain biking scene. Join a council that thrives on collaboration with Te Arawa, our local iwi, and embraces biculturalism at its core. From the Rotorua Lakefront Redevelopment to hosting the world-renowned Crankworx festival, you'll play a vital role in shaping our city's future. Start your journey with us today!
Kei ā koe te toki, kei ā koe te kuru, whaoa te anamata! You have the chisel, you have the mallet! Join us and carve the future today!
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Stormwater Network Operator to join our Water Services Delivery team. This is a senior operational role where you will take responsibility for advanced technical work across the stormwater network while providing confident, on site leadership to field crews. Your expertise will directly support the reliability, safety, and long term performance of our stormwater systems.
A key requirement for this position is formal, industry recognised training. To be considered, you must hold a Level 4 Stormwater Reticulation qualification, or be actively working towards it, or hold a recognised drainlaying qualification with proven experience in drainage installation and maintenance. This is not an entry level role, and we are specifically looking for someone who already has the technical capability and professional training needed to operate at a senior level. A minimum of five years’ experience in the water industry or a closely related field is essential. You will also need a Class 1 driver’s licence, with a Class 2 licence, WTR endorsements, and confined spaces certification regarded as strong advantages.
In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and constructing stormwater assets, installing and repairing pipes and fittings, and ensuring that all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a consistently high standard. You will be expected to demonstrate sound judgement, strong problem solving ability, and the confidence to lead and support others on site. Clear communication, a commitment to safe work practices, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment are all vital.
Your technical knowledge, practical experience, and recognised qualifications will ensure our stormwater network continues to protect our community and perform reliably into the future. If you have the required qualifications, the industry experience, and the drive to deliver high quality stormwater services, we would love to hear from you.
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Te Kaunihera o nga Roto o Rotorua (Rotorua Lakes Council) is committed to working in partnership with Te Arawa, our local iwi. We aspire to being a bicultural organisation and we value staff who speak te reo Maori, have an appreciation of Maori values, and a working knowledge of tikanga Maori.
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