Northern Treatment Plant Engineer - Whitianga (Relocation Support Available)

Posted Thursday, 19 February 2026 at 9:00 am Protecting the health of our water. We believe that’s worth caring about. About Us: At Citycare Water, we’re proud to be the country’s largest dedicated experts in three waters – around 600 good people, making it happen across 10 locations. We specialise in water network maintenance and reticulation renewal construction. We service almost a quarter of properties nationwide; and we maintain over 20,000kms of pipe network. That’s 2X the length of the NZ’s state highways! Water may seem like such an everyday thing. but that’s what makes it so important. every day, every living thing needs it. So, join us on our mission to ensure every community has access to safe water for life - we believe that’s worth striving for. About the job: We’re looking for an experienced Northern Treatment Plant Engineer to join our team in Whitianga! Relocation support available! The role involves: Overseeing daily operations and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment plants to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and compliance. Monitoring and manage resource consents and drinking water standards, ensuring full compliance with our client and regulatory requirements. Leading troubleshooting, maintenance planning, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant efficiency and service delivery. Promoting a strong safety culture and ensure all Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards are met. Actively pursuing professional development and apply new technologies or methods to improve operational outcomes. Working closely with the treatment plant operators to ensure the treatment plants are operating to their optimum capacity and are meeting all resource consents and drinking water standards. What you’ll need: Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in the three waters industry, with a solid understanding of treatment operations. A degree in Environmental, Civil, Chemical, or Process Engineering (or equivalent), and a genuine commitment to ongoing learning and development. Working knowledge of SCADA systems and the plant and equipment used in treatment processes. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset. High attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and environmental standards. Full Class 1 driver’s licence, with confidence driving manual vehicles. Be available after hours to assist with any treatment plant issues should they arise. All preferred candidates will be required to complete preemployment checks to the employer’s satisfaction. These checks include but are not limited to, Ministry of Justice criminal conviction report, medical assessment, and drug and alcohol testing. If you have any further questions, please email [email protected] Benefits and culture: At our core, we believe that diverse teams drive better outcomes . We're proud to support and invest in initiatives that create a workplace where everyone feels they belong : Perks such as discounted health insurance, mental health first aiders, regular health check-ups, flu vaccinations and access to our employee assistance programme. Our Women in Water network provides resources, support and opportunities to thrive as a woman in your career and life in general. This wāhine-only environment is a safe space to connect, ask questions, share thoughts and experiences, support each other and have some fun. Employee benefits and discounts via BOOST . Making Waves – Reward & Recognition Program : We celebrate team members who truly live our values through our Making Waves program, recognising and rewarding outstanding contributions every quarter. Our culture values different perspectives and we provide mentorship and training to help all team members succeed and progress in their careers. Find out more: Visit our Careers page to hear from our people about what it’s like working for Citycare Water; and visit out News section to read about the work we do protecting the health of our water in our local communities . We encourage all applicants, regardless of their background or experience, to apply if they feel they are a good fit for the role. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and believes that every member of our team brings unique perspectives and strengths to our company.