Tekōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Downer is an industry leader in water, providing water services to a quarter of New Zealanders. We support our customers across the full asset lifecycle from the conceptual development of a project through design, construction, commissioning and whole-of-life support including operations maintenance and optimisation.

Based in Christchurch, you will be responsible for overseeing plant operations at the Burnham and Satellite sites. You will work closely with a dedicated team to ensure that we meet our client's long-term objectives by effectively utilizing the capabilities of our treatment assets.

As a Water Treatment Operator, your key duties will include:

Routine water and wastewater treatment plant operations Maintain, operate, repair and replace treatment equipment as necessary Participating in the call-out roster (once necessary knowledge is gained), responding to alarms and remote monitoring of the SCADA system Driving customer service delivery and quality to ensure KPI's are met

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

Knowledge of or qualifications in water and water treatment systems would be desirable  Experience in dealing with the public Strong focus on Health and Safety Full class 1 and 2 driver’s licence Sound numeracy, literacy, and computer skills

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

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.  We offer:

Progression and development programmes to support personal and professional growth Fully subsidised membership to Marram Healthcare, helping with health costs for you and your whanau.  Access to Perks@Downer, which offers discounts and savings on various products, including retail items, travel deals, and entertainment options

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation 

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here

Me pehea ki te tono | How to apply. 

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, then click Apply now.

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 talk to our team.