Senior Wastewater Specialist - Christchurch

Protecting the health of our water.

We believe that’s worth caring about.

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 on the lookout for an experienced Senior Wastewater Specialist to join our Christchurch team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll support field crews, drive performance, and help deliver high-quality outcomes across wastewater activities.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading and supporting onsite teams in their day-to-day work
• Planning and coordinating projects to ensure work is delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard
• Monitoring progress, productivity, and quality across field operations
• Coaching and developing team members to build capability and confidence
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams

What you’ll bring

• At least 5 years’ experience in the wastewater industry
• NZ Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Pipeline Construction & Maintenance) Level 4 or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of wastewater networks and maintenance practices
• Previous experience leading small teams (ideally in water, construction, or similar industries)
• Willingness to participate in an on-call/standby roster
• A strong commitment to health and safety, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Full Class 1 & 2 licences, with WTR endorsements (essential)

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_hidden***

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 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
• You’re covered from your very first day, with bereavement leave and five days’ sick leave available right from the start.
• 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.