Water Serviceperson Leading Hand

Overview

Lead day‑to‑day water network maintenance, supervise crew and ensure safe operations.

Key Responsibilities

• technology adoption
• team coordination
• construction works
• network maintenance

Tasks

-Help drive improvements by embracing new technology and smarter ways of working. -Support the Team Leader with coordinating daily work and mentoring junior staff. -Carry out new construction works to design specifications, including connections, water mains, meter and blackflow preventor installations. -Carry out maintenance and repairs across Napier’s water supply network, ensuring high standards and timely results.

Requirements

• water reticulation
• water supply
• te reo
• kapa haka
• leadership

What You Bring

-A relevant qualification in Water Reticulation, Utilities Maintenance, or equivalent experience in water network construction and maintenance. -Practical, hands-on experience with water supply systems, traffic management, and compliance requirements. -Te Reo Māori language classes -Ka Awatea Cultural Wānanga + NCC Kapa Haka -Strong leadership and communication skills — you’re confident guiding others and promoting safe, efficient work practices.

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Benefits

-Quarterly values awards + Birthday vouchers + Social club -5 weeks annual leave after 2 years service -Discounted Health Insurance Work Scheme + Eye Test Subsidy -Employee Assistance Program (OCP) -Free flu vaccinations (annual) -Retailer Discounts + Study assistance

About Napier City Council

-Oversees civic services and infrastructure across suburbs like Taradale, Ahuriri, and Onekawa. -Guides urban planning, building consents, and three‑waters systems while maintaining roads, parks, libraries, and recreational facilities. -Supports tourism and community projects, including Aquatic Centre upgrades, Art Deco festivals, and aquarium development. -Provides specialist services such as three‑waters management, environmental health, emergency preparedness, building, and planning control. -Steers major infrastructure programs like road maintenance, water services, and public amenity enhancements across Napier. -Blends municipal management with event support and cultural attractions, shaping Napier as a warm, vibrant regional capital.

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Security Clearance

-pre‑employment checks including drug testing -potential health screening required