Water Serviceperson Leading Hand

Role Overview

Join Napier City Council as a Water Serviceperson Leading Hand, a key position dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the city’s drinking water infrastructure. In this role, you will work hand in hand with an experienced team to ensure the water system operates safely, efficiently, and complies with all environmental and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Team Leader in managing daily workflow and support junior team members through mentoring and guidance.
• Perform maintenance and repair tasks across the water supply network, ensuring high-quality work and timely completion.
• Execute construction projects according to design specifications, including installing connections, water mains, meters, and backflow preventors.
• Promote and adopt new technologies and innovative work methods to advance the water services.
• Contribute actively to keeping Napier’s water supply clean, safe, and continuously operational 24/7.

Candidate Profile

• Possess relevant qualifications in Water Reticulation, Utilities Maintenance, or equivalent practical experience in water network construction and maintenance.
• Demonstrate strong leadership capabilities and effective communication to foster safe and efficient team operations.
• Have hands-on experience with water supply systems, traffic management, and adhering to compliance standards.
• Exhibit a proactive and team-oriented mindset with a strong sense of responsibility and pride in your work.

Benefits and Conditions

• Five weeks of annual leave after completing two years of service.
• Access to discounted health insurance schemes and subsidies for eye tests.
• Employee discounts at retailers and assistance for further study.
• Employee Assistance Program support.
• Recognition through quarterly values awards, birthday vouchers, and social club activities.
• Complimentary annual flu vaccinations.
• Opportunities to participate in Ka Awatea Cultural Wānanga, NCC Kapa Haka, and Te Reo Māori classes.

Additional Information

This is a permanent, full-time position requiring 42.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, based in Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. The hourly wage ranges from $34.71 to $36.19, plus KiwiSaver eligibility, with final compensation reflecting experience and skills.

Applicants should be aware Napier City Council is transitioning towards a regional water entity model under the Local Water Done Well reform. This involves potential changes to governance, organizational structure, and responsibilities within a broader regional context, so adaptability and openness to evolving job functions are essential.

Napier City Council values diversity and inclusion, welcoming candidates of all backgrounds. Applicants requiring any support or accommodations during recruitment are encouraged to communicate these needs.

Pre-employment screening will be conducted, including criminal background checks and, for some roles, health and substance screenings. Employees may be called upon to assist during Civil Defence emergencies.