The role

See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.


Utilities Officer - Storm and Wastewater

Amberley, New Zealand

Reference: 6759623

About us | Mō Mātou

At Hurunui District Council we are driven by a commitment to our community and service excellence. Join our team to support our mission to find the right people in the right place at the right time to provide infrastructure and services that are efficient, effective and appropriate for our communities.

About the role | Mō Te Tūranga

The purpose of this role is to maintain, operate and upgrade the waste and stormwater network to ensure it functions to its optimal level.

Duties include:

  • Carry out maintenance activities, to waste and stormwater systems
  • Operating diggers and excavators
  • Collect water and soil samples, and send for testing
  • Keep accurate and up-to-date records,
  • Analysing data and escalating data anomalies
  • Provide on-call support as needed

About you | Mōu

Ideally you will have practical knowledge of water reticulation and wastewater pumping stations and systems.
Along with:

  • Your great problem-solving skills, you are practical, and results orientated
  • Physically fit, able to lift heavy things
  • Strong customer service skills and communication skills
  • Computer literacy, comfortable using excel.
  • Hold a class 2 driver's licence (desirable)
  • L4 NZQA certificate in water/ wastewater or relevant recent experience.

We offer | Tā mātou mahi

  • Opportunity to do great things for the community
  • Learning and career opportunities
  • Supportive and collaborative team

Please note you must have legal NZ working rights to be considered for this position.

The Council is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) and to eliminating barriers that cause or perpetuate inequality in employment. This objective aligns with the Council's vision of being a workplace that encourages diversity of thought.

For more information please contact hr@hurunui.govt.nz

Applications Close: 23 May 2025

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The application process

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Our application form is straightforward and should only take a few minutes to complete. However, we recommend preparing your CV and any cover letter (PDF format preferred) before you start.

Once you complete the application and hit “Submit,” you’ll receive a confirmation message letting you know we’ve received your application. This completes the application process.

We promise to keep you updated on the progress of your application and will contact all candidates as soon as possible, regardless of the outcome.

For more information, visit: www.hurunui.govt.nz