Water and Wastewater Operations Manager Peak Recruitment New Zealand Ltd location Wellington. $98,000 – $128,000 per year.

About the role this role isn’t so much about having the right qualifications, rather having the right experience.  We need you to bring your years of managing water & wastewater treatment plants and hit the ground running.

With a high level of technical competence, you’ll be comfortable leading our experienced team, managing budgets, ensuring compliance and working with contractors. This is a full-time position with a starting salary of $98,940 to $128,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.

Manage the operations and maintenance of 14 water & wastewater treatment plants across the district. Lead technical delivery and manage operations teams, contractors and consultants. Be solutions focussed - identify new treatment options, upgrades & improvements. Work collaboratively with internal teams including the Tararua Alliance and PMO.

Benefits competitive remuneration. Ongoing investment in professional development. Work with a team of dedicated and respected experts. Family friendly working environment.

Skills & experience tertiary qualification relevant to water and/or water treatment ideal but not essential. Considerable experience managing the operations and maintenance of water & WWTP’s.

Understanding of local government and New Zealand’s water industry. Effective communicator, ability to influence, work in a political environment. Experienced using SCADA.

About Tararua District council the Tararua district is the 3rd largest district in New Zealand.  Dedicated to enhancing community wellbeing and committed to diversity, Tararua District Council has a culture built on trust and a focus on employee development.

You will be offered a stimulating and rewarding career that will utilise your skills and expertise. With unprecedented growth, it's a great time to become part of this small, but dynamic, Council.

If you’re new to the Tararua district, you’ll find it’s a good life here.  Known as “The Land of Ranges”, there are two National Parks, an impressive river network and a rugged coastline.  If you’re after affordable housing, safe communities and an uncrowded lifestyle, this could be the place for you.