Title:  Supervisor - Tairua / Pauanui

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 170 years.

This is an opportunity for someone who has water experience and leadership qualities/experience. The Supervisor, as the first line of management, is primarily responsible for managing the day to day workload of the operators operating and maintaining water, wastewater and stormwater networks. The Supervisor will coordinate the daily activity of the team, ensuring productivity, efficiency and safety profitability.

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

• Coordinate the maintenance and repair of pipes, leaks, blockages and pump stations throughout the Tairua/Pauanui area in accordance with the Contract agreement and Veolia Water's procedures. This involves but is not limited to pricing projects, ordering materials, and planning and scheduling project delivery. 
• Supervise the Networks team and contractors involved - eg. Installation and repair of meters; repairing burst water mains and installation of new manholes. 
• Assist in the operation and maintenance of the water, wastewater and stormwater networks throughout the Tairua/Pauanui area as required and complete the associated administration work in an accurate and timely manner. 
• Participate in the on-call roster if required. 
• Contribute to the management of the Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Management Systems while applying the procedures in all aspects of work.
• Comply with the requirements of Veolia Water New Zealand Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Policy Statements, including participation at local toolbox and health and safety meetings. 
• Comply with the requirements of the company business management system and the Quality Policy for drinking water, wastewater treatment and disposal to contribute to the company commitment to provide safe, high quality drinking water and wastewater services that consistently meets or exceeds the requirements of the Contracts. 
• Undertake such general duties as required for the effective provision of services to the client and customers. 
   

What you'll need to be successful

Qualifications: 

• Level 4 National Certificate Water Treatment is advantageous. 
• Level 3 National Certificate Reticulation. 

Experience: 

• Experience in water and / or wastewater treatment and / or water, wastewater and stormwater network operation and maintenance. 
• Previous experience in service delivery and / or trade is considered advantageous. 

Other relevant skills or information: 

• Computer literate. 
• Current driver's license (preferably with Class 2). 
• Ability and willingness to work out of hours when required. 
• Required to take part in an after hours on-call roster. 
• Understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and Health and Safety legislation. 

Personal Attributes: 

• Proven ability to maintain accurate work records. 
• Willing to establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues and an effective communicator who can interact and relate to staff at all levels of the organization, and the client / customers. 
• A self-starter who can work with a high degree of autonomy, personal integrity and has good work ethic. 
• Able to lead a team while being a results focused team player. 
• Planning and organizational ability with the confidence in own judgement and capability. 
• Can maintain a stable performance level during periods of pressure and quickly adapt to changing circumstances.
• A practical problem solver. 
• Good literacy and numeracy skills. 
• Willing to complete further training as required. 
   

A Veolia Career

At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you’ll join a team of over 6000 passionate innovators... and good humans. 

Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet. 

We value diversity, equality and inclusion, and we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

If you can tick most of the boxes and are keen to contribute to Veolia’s ecological transformation, then hit the apply button now!

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