Title:  Water Treatment Manager

The Opportunity

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is the only global company to provide a full range of environmental services in the fields of water, waste management and energy solutions. With the global expertise gained from serving the environment for more than 150 years, Veolia operates in more than 40 countries around the world, with well over a hundred sites and approximately 4000 employees in Australia & New Zealand.  Veolia New Zealand is a leading provider of water, waste, and energy management solutions. Our activities include:  Water management: Operating and maintaining water and wastewater treatment plants, distribution networks, and providing innovative water solutions for municipalities and industries across New Zealand.

Veoliais seeking a highly skilled and experienced Water Treatment Manager to join our team in the beautiful Queenstown/Wanaka region. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage our water treatment facilities, ensuring the production of safe drinking water and high-quality effluent for our community.

What's on offer

• A great team-working environment
• Employee assistance programs (EAP) through assure which covers mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support
• Competitive salary 
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Stable employment with a reputable organisation
• Meaningful work that contributes to the well-being of our community

What you'll be responsible for

About the Role:
As the Water Treatment Manager, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating all resources to ensure our water treatment facilities and pump stations operate effectively, safely, and in compliance with all regulations. You will oversee a team of 8+ direct reports and report to the Network & Assets Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure contractual and resource consent compliance
• Manage operational and maintenance tasks for all facilities and equipment
• Identify and resolve maintenance and process challenges
• Develop and maintain effective staff rosters and on-call duty schedules
• Contribute to health and safety, quality assurance, and environmental management systems
• Manage consumables, materials, and spare parts inventory
• Support staff development and knowledge sharing
• Deliver on-call service at the 3rd on-call layer

What you'll need to be successful

Qualifications and Experience:

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in 3 waters infrastructure, focusing on water treatment assets
• Water Treatment qualification (Connexis level 5) or equivalent
• Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Hands-on experience in water treatment processes and technologies
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy and proficiency in relevant software

Personal Attributes:

• Results-focused team player with a positive attitude
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• High degree of personal integrity
• Commitment to Veolia's values of Responsibility, Solidarity, Respect, Innovation, and Customer Focus

A Veolia Career

• Strong focus on career development and training.
• Global career opportunities with a Global company.
• Generous employee share plan (discounted shares, share matching). 
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) through Assure which covers mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support.

In this role you'll not only have the opportunity to build your career, but contribute to the success of the Veolia NZ business and sustainable 3 Waters solutions for New Zealand.

Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet. When you join Veolia, you become part of a community of like-minded individuals who are committed to achieving extraordinary results. 
You will have the opportunity to work alongside talented and intelligent professionals who are constantly pushing boundaries and accomplishing incredible feats.
At Veolia we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from Maori and Pasifika, Veterans, people with Disability, mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTI+ community, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

If you have the experience and are looking for a fulfilling career with a global organisation, then apply today!

THIS STEP IS IMPORTANT
To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.