About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About Veolia</b></H2> </div><div><p>Veolia Australia & New Zealand is the only global company to provide a full range of environmental services in the fields of water, waste management and energy solutions. With the global expertise gained from serving the environment for more than 170 years, Veolia operates in more than 57 countries around the world, with well over a hundred sites and approximately 6500 employees in Australia & New Zealand.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>The Opportunity</b></H2> </div><div><p>Are you a hands-on operator looking for a role where no two days are the same? Join our dedicated team at Veolia Water New Zealand and play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality water and wastewater services to communities across the southern Ruapehu District. </p> <p>Based in Ohakune, you'll be responsible for the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment plants and networks across Ohakune, Raetihi, Rangataua, National Park, Whakapapa and Waiouru.</p> <p>This is a fantastic opportunity to work autonomously in a stunning part of New Zealand while making a real difference to the communities you serve.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What's on offer</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Competitive salary</li> <li>Time and a half after 8 hours daily and 40 hours weekly</li> <li>On call allowances, where applicable, </li> <li>Meal allowances, where applicable, </li> <li>A great team focused working environment</li> <li>Opportunities for professional growth and development</li> <li>Stable employment with a reputable, world leading, 3 waters Network focused organisation</li> <li>Meaningful work that contributes to the well-being of our community and keeps the cogs of society turning. </li> <li>Employee assistance programs (EAP) through assure which covers mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What you'll be responsible for</b></H2> </div><div><h2><span style="font-size:12.0pt">What You'll Be Doing</span></h2> <ul> <li>Operating and maintaining <strong>water and wastewater treatment plants</strong> in accordance with resource consent conditions and regulatory requirements</li> <li>Monitoring and maintaining <strong>water, wastewater and stormwater networks</strong> across the southern Ruapehu District</li> <li>Providing <strong>first response</strong> to network breakdowns, water leaks and wastewater blockages</li> <li>Completing <strong>real-time administration</strong> via tablet to ensure KPI compliance</li> <li>Participating in the <strong>after-hours on-call roster</strong></li> <li>Contributing to <strong>Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental Management Systems</strong></li> <li>Building strong relationships with colleagues, clients and customers</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What you'll need to be successful</b></H2> </div><div><h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>A qualification in a water discipline (e.g. National Certificate in Water Treatment) is preferred <strong>OR</strong> an equivalent combination of education, training and experience</li> <li>Willingness to work towards relevant qualifications is highly regarded</li> </ul> <h3>Experience</h3> <ul> <li>Previous experience in <strong>water and/or wastewater treatment</strong> is advantageous</li> <li>Background in <strong>service delivery, trades or network operations</strong> will be well regarded</li> </ul> <h3>Skills & Attributes</h3> <ul> <li>A practical, hands-on problem solver</li> <li>Strong ability to work <strong>autonomously</strong> with a high degree of initiative</li> <li>Excellent communication skills across all levels</li> <li>Accurate record-keeping skills, particularly in a <strong>digital environment</strong></li> <li>Adaptable, reliable and able to perform under pressure</li> <li>Computer literate with a <strong>current driver's licence</strong> (Class 2 preferred)</li> <li>Willingness to work <strong>outside of standard hours</strong> when required</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Why Veolia?</b></H2> </div><div><p>At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you'll join a team of over 6500 passionate innovators... and good humans. Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet. Here, you'll have the opportunity to build your career, and resource the world.<br>If you can tick most of the boxes and are keen to contribute to Veolia's ecological transformation, then hit the apply button now!</p> <p><strong>THIS STEP IS IMPORTANT</strong><br>To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion</b></H2> </div><div><p>At Veolia we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from Maori and Pasifika, Veterans, people with disability, mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTI+ community and people from all cultural backgrounds.</p></div></div></div>