Surface Waters Operator

Full Time, Permanent

• Location: Rolleston
• Listed: October 14, 2026
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What's the job?

Are you a lover of outdoors? Do you like being self-sufficient and having autonomy in your role? We’re looking for you to join our Water Services Team as a Surface Waters Operator.

About the role | Ko te kaupapa

Based in Rolleston and working across the wider Selwyn District, this role will suit someone who is good at dealing with a wide variety of people, able to work alone and in a small team. You will be self-motivated, conscientious, analytical and have a good understanding of rural protocols.

Key tasks include scheduled checks and reactive maintenance of the surface waters network and urban stock water races. You will be maintaining supply to users, looking after the water race scheme and its river intakes, as well as assisting in general maintenance of the surface waters network.

The successful applicant will need to be willing to learn, have a positive outlook and lots of energy, as this is a physically demanding role. This role enables you to have a high level of ownership, and job satisfaction and to be responsible for your day to day activities.

What you’ll bring | Ko ngā pukenga ōu

• Class 1 Driver Licence (essential)
• Basic TM understanding (Training can be provided)
• WTR endorsements (advantageous)
• Physically fit and self-motivated
• Health and Safety conscious with a positive attitude
• Ability to work on an on-call roster which includes weekends, public holidays and after hours

What we bring | He aha ta tatou kawe mai

• Permanent full-time role with Competitive hourly rate
• Weekly pay + Work vehicle
• Continue to expand your skillset with ongoing training & development
• Increased KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones
• Birthday leave after 1 year and access to our employee BOOST programme

The company is committed to providing a safe work environment. Successful candidates are required to pass a pre-employment medical, drug, and alcohol test prior to employment.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tono

Note: CORDE Ltd will not consider unsolicited applications or contact from recruitment agencies for this vacancy. If recruitment support is needed, we will reach out to our trusted agencies.