Crew Lead Water/Drainage

About the Company Wellington Water is dedicated to enhancing water services across the Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa Regions through our partnership with Fulton Hogan. We recognize the value of water as a precious resource and are committed to serving our communities and protecting our environment. Our values—Tangata Tiaki, Whanau, and Mana—reflect our dedication to providing quality water services. By working together as an Alliance, we leverage shared resources and innovative solutions to improve the water networks in our regions. About the Role We are seeking a Crew Lead to join our team in South Wairarapa. In this full-time position, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our water and drainage systems meet the region's needs in an environmentally safe and hygienic manner. You will also focus on meeting the highest standards of safety, quality, and service delivery. As the Crew Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing complex maintenance, reactive work, and upgrades. The role requires a hands-on approach for at least 80% of your time, where you will lead, assist, coach, and develop our service crews. Requirements To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and skills: - A New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Pipeline Construction and Maintenance) (Level 3), preferably with strands in Drinking Water or Stormwater/Wastewater and Trenchless Technologies, and be actively working towards Level 4. - A full New Zealand class 1 and 2 license. - Experience in the operations of three waters assets. - Proven supervisory skills along with well-developed interpersonal skills, particularly in dealing with the general public. - The ability to read and understand plans. - Leadership and mentoring capabilities for staff development. - A strong knowledge and commitment to health and safety practices. - Familiarity with plant and equipment capabilities. - Planning, time management, organizational, and computer skills, including knowledge of CMMS and GIS for effective work management. Benefits Joining our team means becoming part of a passionate group of professionals dedicated to providing essential water services. We offer a supportive work environment where you can grow and develop your skills while contributing to the betterment of our communities and environment. Applications close on Monday, 26 May 2025. How to Apply To view the complete position description, please copy and paste the following URL into your internet browser: https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/793981_Other.pdf To apply for the role, click on the 'apply' button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site. If you are currently an employee of Wellington Water, please use your work email to apply. For further information, you can email us at JoinUs@wellingtonwater.co.nz. Please note that applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. Additionally, you must be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain a working visa.