Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
Protecting the health of our water. We believe that’s worth caring about. About Us: At Citycare Water, we’re proud to be the country’s largest dedicated experts in three waters – around 600 good p…
Skills: Hydro excavation, Hydro-jetting, Drainage maintenance, Heavy equipment operation, Wastewater systems
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
Company Description WM New Zealand is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling and waste management provider. We’re committed to safeguarding our beautiful environment through sustainable management of our valu…
Skills: Driver's license, Trailer operation, Customer service, Field maintenance, Computerized systems
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
Company Description About us WM New Zealand is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling, and waste management, provider. We’re committed to safeguarding our beautiful environment through sustainable management …
Skills: Team leadership, Workshop management, Heavy vehicle maintenance, Fleet maintenance, Resource allocation
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
Company Description About us WM New Zealand is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling, and waste management, provider. We’re committed to safeguarding our beautiful environment through sustainable management …
Skills: Hydraulic systems diagnostics, Automotive electrical fault diagnosis, CMMS, Vehicle maintenance, Technical inspections
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
Company Description About us WM New Zealand is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling, and waste management, provider. We’re committed to safeguarding our beautiful environment through sustainable management …
Skills: Diesel mechanics, Preventive maintenance, Diagnostics, Truck repairs, Hydraulic systems
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
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Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
For over 29 years, Jaybro has been a trusted supplier to the infrastructure and construction industries across Australia and New Zealand. We provide industry-leading service, expert advice, fast delivery, and quality pro…
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Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
$27/hr–$27/hr
thl strives to hire the most qualified candidate for any job, which may include someone already employed by the Company. We invite and encourage internal applicants to apply for internal job opportunities. Please also sh…
Skills: Automotive mechanics, RV maintenance, Vehicle inspection, Repair, Customer service
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
Tourism Holdings Limited (thl) is the world's leading provider of holiday vehicles for rent and sale, operating under various brands across Australia, New Zealand, the USA. Our brands include maui, Apollo, Britz, Mighty …
Skills: Vehicle detailing, Cleaning, Attention to detail, Time management, Teamwork
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team? thl is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our Christchurch Rentals team as Vehicle Movement Drivers. This role is perfect for those who thri…
Skills: Vehicle movement, Customer service, Attention to detail, Communication skills, Multitasking
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
We're looking for an experienced Mill Operator with proven experience operating Wirtgen asphalt profiling mills to join our Christchurch-based team. If you're safety-focused, mechanically minded, and take pride in delive…
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Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
Date Posted: 2026-08-06 Country: New Zealand Location: NZ-CAN-CHRISTCHURCH-115-1 ~ 115 Orchard Rd ~ V2500 WORKSHOP Position Role Type: Onsite What You Will Do * After completing your induction training you will work in o…
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Chubb Fire & SecurityChristchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
Additional Information About Us, Our Culture & What We Can Offer You Established over 200 years ago, Chubb Fire & Security are a global business driven by keeping people and the world safe. We provide essential systems, …
Skills: Fire detection systems, Suppression systems, CCTV surveillance, Intruder alarms, Technical maintenance
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
Protecting the health of our water. We believe that’s worth caring about. About Us: At Citycare Water, we’re proud to be the country’s largest dedicated experts in three waters – around 600 good p…
Skills: Drainage crew supervision, Site activity planning, Stormwater infrastructure maintenance, Wastewater infrastructure maintenance, Civil construction
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
Waste Process Operator – ChristchurchOperate Specialist Equipment. Get Stuck In. InterGroup is looking for a motivated Waste Operator to join our Christchurch team. This is a hands-on role working across a range of waste…
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Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
Apex Car Rental which is a part of the Avis Budget Group is looking for what we call a Vehicle Service Agent to join our team to keep our fleet looking it’s best! Essential to our operations you will need to be physicall…
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Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
Connecting people and communities| Driving eCommerce | Moving New Zealand Team Global Express NZ delivers freight forwarding, end-to-end transport services, and comprehensive logistics solutions to customers operating in…
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Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
Protecting the health of our water. We believe that’s worth caring about. About Us: At Citycare Water, we’re proud to be the country’s largest dedicated experts in three waters – around 600 good p…
Skills: Team leadership, Coaching, Work planning, Wastewater management, Civil construction
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
Acusensus is an Australian technology success story with offices across Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand. Founded in 2018, we have developed world-leading technology focused on reducing r…
Skills: Vehicle operation, Inventory management, Attention to detail, Communication, Multitasking
Fulton HoganChristchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
$32/hr–$42/hr
Nau mai, haere mai ki a Fulton Hogan | Join us at Fulton Hogan We’re looking for a Bitumen Sprayer Operator to join our surfacing team in Christchurch. In this role, you’ll operate our sprayer, support spray sealing work…
Skills: Bitumen sprayer operation, Spray sealing, Mechanical aptitude, Problem solving, Safety compliance
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The Hydro Operator is responsible for safely operating hydro excavation and jetting equipment to maintain and unblock drainage networks. They must also perform routine equipment maintenance, document job progress, and actively contribute to a safe workplace environment.
Candidates must hold a Class 4 Driver License and have experience in heavy machinery operation within civil or drainage sectors. The role requires physical fitness, a strong focus on health and safety, and the ability to participate in an on-call roster.
Protecting the health of our water.
We believe that’s worth caring about.
About Us:
At Citycare Water, we’re proud to be the country’s largest dedicated experts in three waters – around 600 good people, making it happen across 10 locations. We specialise in water network maintenance and reticulation renewal construction. We service almost a quarter of properties nationwide; and we maintain over 20,000kms of pipe network. That’s 2X the length of the NZ’s state highways! Water may seem like such an everyday thing. but that’s what makes it so important. every day, every living thing needs it.
So, join us on our mission to ensure every community has access to safe water for life - we believe that’s worth striving for.
About the job:
We’re looking for an experienced Hydro Operator to join our team in Christchurch!
The role involves:
What you’ll need:
All preferred candidates will be required to complete preemployment checks to the employer’s satisfaction. These checks include but are not limited to, Ministry of Justice criminal conviction report, medical assessment, and drug and alcohol testing.
If you have any further questions, please email [email protected]
Benefits and culture:
At our core, we believe that diverse teams drive better outcomes. We're proud to support and invest in initiatives that create a workplace where everyone feels they belong:
Find out more:
Visit our Careers page to hear from our people about what it’s like working for Citycare Water; and visit out News section to read about the work we do protecting the health of our water in our local communities.
New Zealand’s leading three waters operations, maintenance and innovation services provider.
Citycare Water is New Zealand's most trusted three waters provider in New Zealand. We maintain over 20,000kms of piping networks to over 25% of properties throughout the country. Servicing over 1.2 million New Zealanders, we are the country’s largest three waters maintenance services provider delivering reliable, sustainable, smart service solutions with robust real-time asset information to drive efficiencies and cost savings for our clients. We take a whole-of-life approach to asset optimisation and have an unrivalled track record of keeping things flowing through even the worst natural disasters. We invest in our people, communities, processes and technologies. We prioritise the ongoing health, safety and well-being improvements for our staff and the public through the continuity of existing knowledge and relationships, which better support collective continuous improvement.
Offices: 50 Hazeldean Road, Christchurch, Canterbury 8023, NZ · 48 Stonedon Drive, Auckland, AUK 2013, NZ · 107 Otaki Street, Dunedin, Otago 9012, NZ · 6 Arbor Place, Greytown, Wellington 5794, NZ · 1 Dean Place, New Plymouth, Taranaki 4312, NZ
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