Wastewater Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

at Gisborne District Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

Permanent, full-time position + Relocation Assistance
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Be a part of a dynamic and supportive team environment.

Permanent, full-time position + Relocation Assistance
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Be a part of a dynamic and supportive team environment.

Keep Gisborne's wastewater running safely. Hands-on, permanent full-time role protecting our community and coastal environment. Join our team!

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Water Technician

at CB Civil and Drainage Ltd

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This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Great benefits including Extraordinary Health & Wellness
Great growth in the region and opportunities for training
High Performing Award-Winning Team & "Hosts the Best Christmas Party"

Great benefits including Extraordinary Health & Wellness
Great growth in the region and opportunities for training
High Performing Award-Winning Team & "Hosts the Best Christmas Party"

Join a hands-on civil crew in Tauranga delivering water reticulation work - good people, high standards and a company that values quality

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Listed twenty two hours ago

Submersible Wastewater Pump Service Technician

at Ecoflow Ltd

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This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$30 – $40 per hour based on experience

Work with Industry-Leading Technology
Varied, Hands-On Work (No Two Days the Same)
Strong team culture and job security working in critical infrastructure

Work with Industry-Leading Technology
Varied, Hands-On Work (No Two Days the Same)
Strong team culture and job security working in critical infrastructure

Ecoflow is a small company involved in an important industry - critical infrastructure. Join the team and make a difference to your community!

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

22h ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

at Gisborne District Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

Permanent, full-time position + Relocation Assistance
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Be a part of a dynamic and supportive team environment.

Permanent, full-time position + Relocation Assistance
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Be a part of a dynamic and supportive team environment.

Keep Gisborne's wastewater running safely. Hands-on, permanent full-time role protecting our community and coastal environment. Join our team!

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

24d ago

Listed three days ago

Wastewater & Stormwater Supervisor

at DOWNER NZ

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This is a Full time job

Richmond, Tasman

Lead wastewater, stormwater & treatment operations
Plan work, manage crews, plant & resources efficiently
Own safety, KPIs, quality and on-time delivery

Lead wastewater, stormwater & treatment operations
Plan work, manage crews, plant & resources efficiently
Own safety, KPIs, quality and on-time delivery

Lead wastewater crews, drive performance, and keep critical networks running safely and efficiently across Tasman.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

3d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Small Projects Team Leader

at Apex Water Limited

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

A fast-paced environment guaranteeing career growth
Collaborative & supportive environment valuing creativity, innovation & teamwork
Competitive salary and benefits on offer

A fast-paced environment guaranteeing career growth
Collaborative & supportive environment valuing creativity, innovation & teamwork
Competitive salary and benefits on offer

Leads delivery of water and wastewater projects, overseeing teams, budgets and stakeholders to ensure safe, high-quality project outcomes.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Construction(Construction)

17d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Chief Water Specialist (Auckland)

at Taumata Arowai

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$161,234 - $179,249 - $206,136

Auckland based | Permanent role
Influence outcomes to improve water quality across Auckland

Auckland based | Permanent role
Influence outcomes to improve water quality across Auckland

Use your sector credibility to shape up this new role and influence drinking water, wastewater and stormwater outcomes across Auckland.

subClassification: Regional CouncilRegional Council

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d ago

Listed seven days ago

Project Manager - Wastewater and Stormwater

at TDG Environmental

This is a Full time job

Glendene, Auckland

Growth & Development opportunities
Supportive Team Environment
Competitive Salary

Growth & Development opportunities
Supportive Team Environment
Competitive Salary

Lead and deliver specialised wastewater and stormwater projects across a diverse client base

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Water Services Operator

at Alliance Group Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Lorneville, Southland

Hands‑on, varied role
Health subsidies for you and your family
1 Week Extra Annual Leave

Hands‑on, varied role
Health subsidies for you and your family
1 Week Extra Annual Leave

Hands-on role monitoring and maintaining water systems, supporting plant performance, safety, and environmental outcomes.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

26d ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Water Blasting

at Performance Pressure Washing Ltd

This is a Part time job

Matamata, Waikato

$25 – $35 per hour

Water Blasting Technician

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

20h ago

Listed ten days ago

Trainee Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (Fixed-Term) - Whangamata

at Citycare Water

This is a Full time job

Whangamata, Waikato

Join New Zealand’s largest dedicated three waters experts.
Help ensure every community has access to safe water for life.
Work somewhere effort is rewarded and fresh ideas are welcome

Join New Zealand’s largest dedicated three waters experts.
Help ensure every community has access to safe water for life.
Work somewhere effort is rewarded and fresh ideas are welcome

Join an inclusive and vibrant culture where effort is rewarded, fresh ideas are welcome, and success is celebrated. No two days are the same!

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

10d ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Water Technician

at CB Civil and Drainage Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Great benefits including Extraordinary Health & Wellness
Great growth in the region and opportunities for training
High Performing Award-Winning Team & "Hosts the Best Christmas Party"

Great benefits including Extraordinary Health & Wellness
Great growth in the region and opportunities for training
High Performing Award-Winning Team & "Hosts the Best Christmas Party"

Join a hands-on civil crew in Tauranga delivering water reticulation work - good people, high standards and a company that values quality

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

14h ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Senior Process Engineer (2-year contract)

at TRILITY Pty Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

Work for an industry leader
Competitive salary and incentive scheme
Supportive team environment

Work for an industry leader
Competitive salary and incentive scheme
Supportive team environment

TRILITY is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to support our growing team in NZ

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12h ago

Listed three days ago

Assistant Engineer - Water/Environmental

at Christchurch City Council

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$88,003 to $97,781 per annum + professional fees!

Enjoy varied and technically stimulating work
We'll support you on your pathway to becoming a Chartered Engineer
Work alongside highly skilled and experienced engineers and scientists

Enjoy varied and technically stimulating work
We'll support you on your pathway to becoming a Chartered Engineer
Work alongside highly skilled and experienced engineers and scientists

play a key role in supporting environmental and water engineering activities across the Council’s water portfolios and in the resilience of our City!

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed three days ago

Stormwater/ Wastewater Maintenance 2IC

at Palmerston North City Council

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

$29.73 to $35.70 per hour

Carry out hands-on maintenance and construction of water networks
Working with us is a rewarding way to support your community
Enjoy great benefits, balance, and a supportive team culture

Carry out hands-on maintenance and construction of water networks
Working with us is a rewarding way to support your community
Enjoy great benefits, balance, and a supportive team culture

Get stuck into hands-on 3 waters work. Mentor crews, fix faults, and help keep Palmy’s water networks running safely and reliably

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

3d ago

Listed six days ago

Northern Treatment Plant Engineer - Whitianga (Relocation Support Available)

at Citycare Water

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Join New Zealand’s largest dedicated three waters experts.
Help ensure every community has access to safe water for life.
Work somewhere effort is rewarded, fresh ideas are welcome, and success is celeb

Join New Zealand’s largest dedicated three waters experts.
Help ensure every community has access to safe water for life.
Work somewhere effort is rewarded, fresh ideas are welcome, and success is celeb

Join an inclusive and vibrant culture where effort is rewarded, fresh ideas are welcome, and success is celebrated. No two days are the same!

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed six days ago

Northern Treatment Plant Engineer - Whitianga (Relocation Support Available)

at Citycare Water

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Join New Zealand’s largest dedicated three waters experts.
Help ensure every community has access to safe water for life.
Work somewhere effort is rewarded, fresh ideas are welcome, and success is celeb

Join New Zealand’s largest dedicated three waters experts.
Help ensure every community has access to safe water for life.
Work somewhere effort is rewarded, fresh ideas are welcome, and success is celeb

Join an inclusive and vibrant culture where effort is rewarded, fresh ideas are welcome, and success is celebrated. No two days are the same!

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Process Engineering

at SeaWell Limited

This is a Full time job

Matakana, Auckland

$110,000 – $150,000 per year

Join a team building technology that matters, delivering real-world solutions and reshaping global water access with sustainable systems

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Wastewater Team Leader

at DOWNER NZ

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Taupo, Waikato

Organise crews, plant & materials to deliver reactive & planned wastewater works
Work alongside the team, troubleshoot issues & coach crews to get jobs done
Respond to faults & callouts while maintaining safety, quality & compliance.

Organise crews, plant & materials to deliver reactive & planned wastewater works
Work alongside the team, troubleshoot issues & coach crews to get jobs done
Respond to faults & callouts while maintaining safety, quality & compliance.

Lead wastewater field crews in Taupō. Plan daily work, solve network issues and keep services flowing safely, efficiently and on time.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

18d ago

Listed eleven days ago