Deputy Team Leader Water
This is the ideal role for someone who is a natural leader, is committed to excellence in their work and wants to take a step into a leadership position.
- Are you passionate about moving into a leadership role?
- Do you excel in a fast-paced, exciting environment?
- Pomare, Wellington based location
This is a full time position of 40 hours per week
The remuneration midpoint for this role is $ 91,075 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience
The groups outcomes are delivered through an innovative alliance, comprising people and resources from Wellington Water and Fulton Hogan.
The opportunity
The purpose of this role is to provide support and cover for the Team Leader whose responsibility it is to ensure that the Water Supply system is maintained in accordance with best practice quality, and to set service delivery standards while managing Water crews. The Deputy Team Leader is also responsible for delivering more complex maintenance, reactive and upgrade work as part of an Alliance.
The role maintains a hand-on focus at least 50% of the time, assisting service crews on the tools where necessary and participating in the service team on-call roster when not covering the Team Leader.
About you
To be successful in this role you will bring:
- Full NZ class 1 and 2 License
- Holds or working towards the New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Pipeline Construction and Maintenance) (Level 4) with strands in Drinking Water or Stormwater/Wastewater
- Experience in operations of water systems
- Knowledge of plant and equipment capabilities
- Supervisory skills and ability to mentor and lead staff
- Knowledgeable about current heath and safety practices
- Proven computer literacy skills
About us
Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. We’re a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.
The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.
Applications close: 19th March 2025
How to apply
To view a copy of the position description: click here
To apply for the role, click on the ”apply” button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site, please note if you are a Wellington Water employee please apply using your work email.
For further information, email: JoinUs@wellingtonwater.co.nz
Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.
- Department
- Network Maintenance (Alliance)
- Role
- Service Delivery
- Locations
- Pomare Depot
Pomare Depot
Staff benefits
1. Inclusive Culture: It is important to us that people love our culture. We embrace a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusivity is at our core. Our team is united by passion, dedication, and a shared care for water and our community.
2. Safety and Support: We provide an Employee Assistance Scheme for crucial personal support, along with wellbeing and lifestyle education delivered through our Wellbe Team, ensuring you feel supported in and out of the workplace.
3. Health is Wealth: We prioritise your health with an annual voluntary health "warrant of fitness," immunisations, and flu vaccinations. Moreover, enjoy annual subsidised vision testing and contributions toward glasses to ensure clear vision.
4. Work-Life Balance: Where possible there is access to flexible work practices. And take advantage of our annual leave, reaching five weeks after three years of service, and 10 days sick leave from starting with us. In addition, take one paid day a year for your personal Wellbeing. We also offer parental leave and partner entitlements to support you during significant life moments.
5. Comprehensive Benefits: We have partnered with providers for discounted Southern Cross medical insurance, periodic vision and hearing tests, and eyewear subsidies. You can also access discounts at a range of retailers via Boost. Gain access to top-notch gear, machinery, PPE, and tools, fostering a safe work environment if you are “on the tools”. We also offer a staff referral bonus paid when a person is recruited for a senior front line position, and we may offer relocation support if you need to move into the district to work here.
6. Professional Growth: Grow your skills with a range of development opportunities. Boosting your personal and work career.
7. Community Connection: You can take one paid day a year to participate in voluntary work on a water-related activity. And maybe join our active Waiata group and be part of a community that works together, sings, and thrives together.
About Wellington Water
Wellington Water is owned by the Hutt, Porirua, Upper Hutt and Wellington city, South Wairarapa District, and the Greater Wellington Regional councils
The work Wellington Water does is vital and rewarding. We’re tangata tiaki for Wellington’s water, and caretakers of our water infrastructure. Every day, we work to ensure that our communities have access to safe, sufficient, reliable and efficient water services. WWL is growing, and opportunities are growing along with it. It’s a transformative time in the industry.
Deputy Team Leader Water
This is the ideal role for someone who is a natural leader, is committed to excellence in their work and wants to take a step into a leadership position.
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