Service Officer - Drainage - New Zealand Jobs Opening

September 9, 2024

South Taranaki District Council

Hawera

Service Officer - Drainage

Are you looking for a busy role with variety, responsibility and the opportunity to tackle technical problems?
Do you want to work in a challenging, customer service focussed environment?
If so, we might have just the job for you!

About our District - Our mission is to make our communities better and this role will play a key part in achieving this. We are located in a tranquil area of New Zealand offering some of the best access to the great outdoors. We also boast attractive housing prices for your town, village or rural lifestyle and we are within commuting distance to larger centres.
About our Organisation - We are an energetic and progressive, values-based organisation, which is dedicated to providing quality services and facilities for our communities. We place a strong emphasis on our organisational culture, which in turn creates strong engagement across our team. We employ people with a 'Can Do' attitude who want to work for a united organisation with a strong sense of family that is proud to serve its communities.

At STDC, we offer a proven "best place to work" environment, access to a sick leave bank, flexible working opportunities and retention incentive benefit upon four years of employment. Our team culture encourages innovation, we care about your professional development, and you will be working with an elite and motivated team of professionals.

About the Role - The purpose of this role is to ensure that the district's reticulation networks (Wastewater and Stormwater) are operated and maintained in an effective manner and that customer service enquiries relating to the provision of these services are dealt with in accordance with Council Policy. It will also carry out specific projects and works as required by the Network Team Leader (NTL) and Works Delivery Manager (WDM).

Do you have what it takes? - This is a busy role and if you want plenty of variety, this role has it from network inspections, contractor work auditing, reviewing CCTV footage and instructing repairs on networks, input into maintenance planning, day-today management and supervision of the Utilities Maintenance contract, assessment and evaluation of payment certificates for certification and issuing work orders and instructions related to service contracts and advise NTL. It will also ensure maintenance programmes and scheduled works are carried out as per contract ensuring reactive repairs are completed within the required time frames specified in the contract. In addition, it will assist the Development Engineer with service connection applications when required, provide recommendations on renewal planning and audit all reports from the contractor, as stipulated in the contract, with respect to networks and ensure they are both timely and accurate.
About You - You are a talented team player with a great work ethic, strong attention to detail, the ability to communicate easily with the public and dependable with great time management. You will have a Certificate in On-site Wastewater Management Systems Design (Level 4), or National Certificate in Water Reticulation (Supervisor) with strands in Water and Wastewater - Level 4 or equivalent, and 1-2 years' experience in wastewater reticulation systems. In addition, you will also have advanced skills and demonstrated knowledge relating to operation and maintenance of wastewater and drainage reticulation systems and experience in wastewater reticulation networks and contract supervision/management.
Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand, therefore must have NZ residency or hold a valid NZ work visa. In terms of residence class visa applications, priority will be given where the applicant is in New Zealand.
South Taranaki District Council is an Accredited Employer so if you're moving to the region, we can offer practical support and some financial assistance. This includes employer sponsorship for your visa application.
The salary range for this position is between $73,890pa and $82,100pa and the appointed starting level will be dependent on skills and experience and will be discussed during interviews with shortlisted candidates.

If this role appeals to you, head over to our website www.southtaranaki.com where you can access the background information and job description for the role. If submitting an application, please ensure you provide a covering letter outlining your skills and experience for the role along with your most current CV.

Applications close when a suitable candidate has been found.

Applications Close: 01 Oct 2024

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available