2 x Water Services Officers - Ōtautahi | Ōtepoti | Papaoiea | Kirikiriroa
Taumata Arowai
Role Titles: Water Services Officer (South) x1 and Water Services Officer (North) x1
Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Location North: Papaoiea | Kirikiriroa
Location South: Ōtautahi | Ōtepoti
Business Group: Operations
Salary: $84,978 (85%) - $99,974 (100%) - $109,971 (110%)
Ko wai mātou | About us
The Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai is the water services regulator for Aotearoa New Zealand. It is a Crown entity governed by a Minister-appointed Board and advised on Māori interests and knowledge by Te Puna, a statutory Māori Advisory Group. Our responsibilities are to protect and promote drinking water safety and related public health outcomes - we regulate drinking water suppliers on behalf of the public. We also have an oversight role in relation to the environmental performance of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater networks.
If you’re a passionate and driven individual who shares our vision for making water safe everyday for everyone, then join us and be part of making a difference.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Our Water Services Officers work in a small team operating out of our two offices located in the North Island. The Water Services North team is a critical operational function responsible for reviewing drinking and wastewater safety plans, overseeing compliance monitoring arrangements and ensuring effective working relationships with our key stakeholders to enable broader outcomes.
As a Water Services Officer you will
- Review drinking water and wastewater safety plans in line with policies and procedures, risk assessments and the wider work programme and provide feedback to suppliers
- Respond to drinking water, and wastewater inquiries, and notifications of exceedances of the Drinking Water Standards and risks to drinking water safety and quantity
- Maintain effective internal and external relationships, working within a dynamic team environment
Innovation and creativity are key drivers in the way we work - our size requires us to be smart and agile.
Ko koe tēnei | About you
We are looking for someone who
- Has experience working in a similar environment, ideally in the water sector
- Is familiar with drinking water treatment requirements
- Can apply judgment and analytical skills in an operational regulatory environment
- Can engage with others and provide education and information in a meaningful way
For more information, click the position descriptions below:
If you have any questions about the role, please contact our People and Culture team at recruitment@taumataarowai.govt.nz
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please visit our Ngā Mahi | Careers Page or apply using the button below.
Please note, candidates must submit a completed Application Form to be considered for this role.
Rā Katinga | Applications close 9:00AM Tuesday 15 October 2024
You must have a legal right to work in New Zealand at the time of submitting your application. All applicants require a clean, full NZ driver license.
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