Scheme Officer - Northgate
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada · Full Time
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- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Candidates who are confident swimmers, hold a full New Zealand driver’s licence, and are able to carry out practical outdoor work in a safety-focused team environment may apply. Experience in the related areas is helpful, but not essential.
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Where you'll work
Job description
About the role
Waikato Regional Council is seeking a Scheme Officer to join the Operations team at the Northgate office. The position supports river management, flood protection, and land drainage work across the Lower Waikato catchment. Most of the work is centred around the central and northern parts of Hamilton, while still covering the wider Waikato area as needed.
Key duties
- Carry out minor construction tasks such as building or repairing floodgates, pump flaps, retaining walls, timber structures, and fencing.
- Inspect and maintain flood pumps, floodgates, sluice gates, lifting gear, pump stations, streams, drainage assets, rivers, fences, and small plant.
- Perform chainsaw and tree-felling work.
- Handle vegetation management tasks, including planting, releasing, weed control, and spot spraying.
- Spray the drainage network managed by Waikato Regional Council.
- Complete erosion control and soil stability activities.
- Respond to emergencies and events, including Civil Defence duties.
- Work as part of a team that values initiative, responsiveness, a practical approach, and getting things done.
What the role offers
- Strong opportunities for career development and progression.
- Training support, including first aid and agrichemical handling (Growsafe).
About you
You should be a confident swimmer and bring a positive, safety-first mindset. The role suits someone who works well with others, is physically capable of hands-on outdoor work, and can communicate professionally when dealing with landowners.
Qualifications and experience
- A full New Zealand driver’s licence is required.
- Basic computer skills are needed to use an iPad, phone apps, and electronic timesheets.
- Good customer service skills are important because the role involves regular contact with landowners from time to time.
- You must be willing to work beyond a standard 40-hour week on occasion.
- Experience in construction, tree felling, and chainsaw use is preferred but not essential.
- Experience with plant and machinery is preferred but not essential.
- Experience in weed spraying, vegetation management, fencing, and general land management is preferred but not essential.
About the team
This role sits within the Waikato Scheme Operations Team based at the Northgate office in Horotiu. The team carries out work across Waikato and is known for being innovative, responsive, practical, and action-oriented.
About Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council is focused on caring for the Waikato region so current and future generations can benefit from a healthy environment, a strong economy, and vibrant communities. Its work spans water, soil, air, geothermal areas, and coasts, with customer service at the centre of everything it does. The council also works alongside iwi and other community partners to strengthen kaitiakitanga and create a more sustainable future.
How to apply
Applications are reviewed as they are received, and the vacancy closes on Wednesday 24 June 2026. Applicants should submit a CV and cover letter in PDF format through the careers page, or visit the Paeroa office to speak with a team member. Questions about the position can be directed to human.resources@waikatoregion.govt.nz.