Waterways Team Leader - Christchurch
Citycare WaterChristchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Posted March 11, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Citycare Water is New Zealandâs leading provider of Three Waters infrastructure, managing more than 20,000âŻkm of pipelines that serve over 1.2âŻmillion residents across the country. The company delivers comprehensive operations and maintenance, local reticulation, diversion and hydroâexcavation services, alongside water treatment and cuttingâedge digital technology that provides realâtime asset data to drive efficiency and cost savings. Citycareâs wholeâofâlife asset optimisation strategy and proven resilience during natural disasters set it apart as a trusted partner for reliable, sustainable water service delivery. By investing in people, community engagement, advanced processes and technology, the firm prioritises health, safety and continuous improvement for both staff and the public.
Job Description
Protecting the health of our water. We believe thatâs worth caring about. As a Waterways Team Leader, youâll support supervisors and oversee multiple crews working across stormwater and waterway assets.
Requirements
- Experience supervising or leading teams
- Background in labouring, field work, or infrastructure maintenance
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- A proactive approach to health and safety
- Full Class 1 driverâs licence is essential.
- Workplace First Aid (or willingness to obtain)
- Competence operating plant and equipment used in waterways maintenance
- Grow Safe certification (herbicide spraying) is advantageous.
Benefits
- Discounted health insurance
- Mental health first aiders
- Regular health check-ups
- Flu vaccinations
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee benefits and discounts via BOOST
- Bereavement leave
- Sick leave