3 Waters Treatment Operator

Citycare Property will soon partner with the New Zealand Defence Force Facilities Management Services to provide essential facilities, maintenance, and infrastructure services across camps and bases throughout Aotearoa.

Join us in the role of 3 Waters Treatment Operator, Burnham Military Camp to support the environments that enable NZDF personnel to focus on protecting and serving New Zealand communities.

Burnham Military Camp is the South Island’s largest Army base, located in the Selwyn District, and home to around 1,300 personnel including the 2nd/1st Battalion of the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, logistics and support units, the New Zealand Army Band, and the NZDF Health School.

This is not just another job; it’s your chance to contribute to the operational success of NZDF and make a real difference for the people who protect and serve Aotearoa.

What You’ll Be Doing | Ngā Kawenga Takohanga

• Operating, monitoring, and maintaining water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and reservoirs in line with operational and consent requirements.

• Responding to water breaks, leaks, outages, and wastewater or stormwater blockages within required timeframes.

• Ensuring works comply with health & safety, environmental, security, and contractual requirements.
  

What We’re Looking For| Ā Mātou e Rapu Ana:

• Relevant qualification or practical experience in water or wastewater treatment operations.

• Working knowledge of treatment plant operations, monitoring, and sampling requirements.

• Full, clean NZ driver licence.

• Absolute alignment with Citycare Property values.

• The legal right to work in Aotearoa, ability to pass a drug and alcohol test and willingness to consent to a Criminal Record Check 

• Ability to meet NZDF specific security requirements
  

Benefits | Ngā painga

• Competitive wages/salary reviewed annually

• On the job skill development and promotion opportunities

• Join a team harnessing collaboration, growth, and innovation

• Be part of an inclusive company that values diversity
  

This opportunity is subject to final negotiations and a contract being signed with NZDF – this is underway and expected to be completed before this recruitment process concludes.

About Us | Mō Mātou

Citycare Property is a proudly Kiwi-owned, values-driven organisation focused on building, maintaining, and renewing Aotearoa's social infrastructure. We partner with local and central government to care for the spaces where communities connect, thrive, and access essential services. Our purpose is to Enhance the Wellbeing of our Communities by championing sustainable social, environmental and cultural outcomes while prioritising local people and businesses.

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are proud members of Pride Pledge and Te Uru Tāngata Centre For Workplace Inclusion,

We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively grow Te Ao Māori knowledge within our teams. If you are invited to an interview, please let us know any support you may need.

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Apply Now: We will be reviewing applications as we receive them, so please don’t hesitate to apply. 

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