About Us
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

About the Team
Social Infrastructure & Citizen Services delivers the critical thinking, building, maintenance and sustainment behind Australia and New Zealand’s essential public assets, facilities and community services. The communities we serve are at the heart of our operations. Be it through facilities management of critical public assets, precinct upgrades, new energy solutions or professional and technical advisory. We run places of healthcare and education, custodial facilities, we manage customer data centres and critical systems, we take asset management risk over 25 years through our portfolio of Public Private Partnership (PPP) contracts, and we are a trusted advisor and partner to our New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces.

Job Description

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Downer holds a long-term Asset Management and Facilities Management contract with the Department of Corrections and the Ministry of Justice. This involves the proactive management and delivery to the national portfolio of facilities including 15 prisons, 100 courts and 157 community correctional sites. This contract underpins the provision of availability of facilities to support core Government services.

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Water Treatment Operator based at Christchurch Men's Prison site to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality drinking water that meets all required standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of onsite potable water facilities and assets. This includes record-keeping, compliance reporting, and supporting the training of staff on water treatment processes and the management of potable water systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate and maintain water treatment systems to ensure the safe production of drinking water.
Perform regular maintenance and proactive checks on water treatment facilities and assets.
Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with all regulatory standards.
Support the training and development of other staff in water treatment and management processes.
Work flexible hours and effectively manage time to meet deadlines.

This role is supported by the Water Technician and offers an opportunity to contribute to essential water management services in a dynamic environment.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

National Certificate in Water Treatment Level 4 or higher and Class 1 Driver’s License.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience in data collection and compliance reporting.
Knowledge of chemical handling, confined space entry, working at heights, and potable water sampling.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience in public interaction.
Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven with the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
Risk awareness with a high level of responsibility and initiative.

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
Discounts for insurance, retail stores, gym memberships and more!
Progression and development programs on offer

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site - https://www.downergroup.com/facilities-management

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 715714.

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.

Water Treatment Operator

Downer New Zealand

Water Treatment Operator

Downer New Zealand

Christchurch

Downer New Zealand

Water Treatment Operator

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