Downer

Stewart Island Wastewater Supervisor

Downer  •  New Zealand (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

Downer maintains longstanding contracts and significant operational expertise to over a quarter of New Zealanders. We are proud to be working together with the Southland District Council on the 3 Waters Operations and Maintenance Contract, which manages the reticulation network, stormwater and wastewater treatment plants, as well as renewal and capital programmes for the Southland region.

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

This is an exciting job opportunity working alongside another Supervisor in a job-share setup where you'll alternate weeks on duty and off. Based permanently on the picturesque Stewart Island. Known for its serene environment and outdoor lifestyle, the island invites you to embrace the beauty of nature in a stunning workplace, complete with breath taking bays, golden beaches, and lush, rolling hills.

About The Role

The role requires you to handle tasks independently on the island. Your main objective will be to provide outstanding service to clients while maintaining maximum efficiency in all operations. The key duties include routine and planned maintenance on Wastewater Treatment & Reticulation assets such as air valves, pressure mains, pump stations and treatment plants.

  • Living on Stewart Island, which is famous for its wildlife populations, awesome trails and the best fish and chips in the country!
  • Opportunity to be a part of the great outdoors experience everything from Hiking, Trekking, Fishing, Jet Boating and Rafting, right on your doorstep
  • All tools of trade provided, including a vehicle, laptop and mobile phone
  • Able to work from home and manage your workload, and travel to and from the plant

Nga pukenga matua | Important Skills

To be successful in this role, you need to be adaptable and flexible in your work approach with a strong customer service focus and a 100% commitment to Health and Safety. The following qualifications would be highly regarded but not essential, as training and upskilling may be provided:

  • NZ Certificate in Wastewater Treatment Level 4 (or working towards relevant qualification) or,
  • NZ Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Pipeline Construction and Maintenance) Level 4 or,
  • Have a relevant engineering, mechanical or 3Waters trade qualification or relevant experience, such as plumbing or drain laying.
  • Full NZ Class 1 and Class 2 Drivers Licence.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application!

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check before starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please speak to our team.


At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

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About Downer

Enabling communities to thrive.

It’s what we’ve done for more than 150 years. Solving problems. Making the extraordinary run smoothly every day. We’re keeping the lights on and the water flowing. Running the hospitals that take care of us. Delivering the transport that takes us from A to B. Maintaining communication networks that keep people connected. Helping our Government and Defence customers keep them protected. Delivering train fleets. Building bridges, roads and streets. Now we’re building momentum too. Moving forward even faster.

Across Australia and New Zealand, we’re transforming the way we work. Unlocking our potential to lead by example. Using our passion and expertise to deliver complex projects and turn fresh ideas into solutions that make society a better place. Creating opportunities for our people, growth and value for our shareholders, and world-class solutions for our customers. Imagining. Innovating. Engineering. Enabling.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
North Ryde, AU
Year Founded
1933
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