Scheme Officer

Mō te tūranga | About the role

• As part of the Operations team, you will help assist in the river management flood protection and land drainage works for the Lower Waikato catchment.
• Based out of our Pokeno office.

Tasks include, but are not limited to

• Minor Construction such as Floodgates & pump flaps, Retaining Walls, timber construction, fencing etc.
• Inspection & Maintenance (Repairs) – Flood pumps & floodgates, Sluice gates and lifting gear, Pump Stations, Streams/Drainage, Rivers, Fences, small plant.
• Chainsaw/tree felling work.
• Vegetation management, including Planting, Releasing, Weed control and spot spraying.
• Spraying WRC managed drainage network
• Erosion Control/soil stability works.
• Emergency/Event response including Civil Defence roles.
• Vast career growth and development opportunities
• A range of training provided, including first aid and Agri - chemical handling (growsafe).

Mō te tangata | About you

• Confident swimmer is a must.
• Positive attitude.
• Health and safety focused.
• Good team player.
• Physically fit/Able.

Mō ngā pūkenga | Qualifications and experience

Required

• NZ driver’s license.
• Basic computer skills to be able to use I pad, Phone apps, and electronic timesheets.
• The role will involve working closely with landowners from time to time, so having good customer service skills is important.
• Ability to work outside a standard 40hr week from time to time

Ideal (but not essential)

• Experience around construction, tree felling and chainsaw use.
• Experience working around plant and machinery.
• Weed spraying, vegetation management.
• Fencing general land management works.

Mō te tīma | About the team

• This role is based within the Waikato Scheme Operations Team based at our Pokeno office, completing works and tasks throughout the Waikato.
• This team prides itself on its innovation, responsiveness, can do attitude, and ability to get things done.

Mō mātou | About us

• We work hard to care for the mighty Waikato, so current and future generations will benefit from a healthy environment, strong economy, and vibrant communities.
• Our mahi is as diverse as the region we care for and the people who share it. Our work helps look after our region's water, soil, air, geothermal areas and coasts - so we can all enjoy these precious resources for generations to come.
• Customers sit at the heart of everything we do, and all staff have an important role to play in the delivery of exceptional customer service.
• If you’d like to understand more about what we do please click here The work we do | Waikato Regional Council.
• By partnering with iwi and working with many others in our communities, our collective kaitiakitanga will make the Waikato region even better.
• Together, we’ll create a sustainable future that will make a positive difference to people’s lives.

Mō te tuku tono | How to apply

• Applications will be reviewed as they come in, and this role will close on Wednesday 24 June 2026.
• For a copy of the role description, please click here.
• To apply for this job, please click the ‘apply’ button and include your CV & cover letter “as a Pdf” with your application on our careers page.
• If you have any questions about the role, please email ***email_hidden***
• Apply now!