💼 Full-Time Position

Scheme Officer - Pokeno

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Waikato Regional Council
📍 pokeno, waikato, New-Zealand
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Location
pokeno, New-Zealand
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Posted
June 25, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Mō te tūranga | About the role

  • As part of the Operations team, you will help assist in the river management flood protection and land drainage works for the Lower Waikato catchment.
  • Based out of our Pokeno office.

Tasks include, but are not limited to:

  • Minor Construction such as Floodgates & pump flaps, Retaining Walls, timber construction, fencing etc.
  • Inspection & Maintenance (Repairs) – Flood pumps & floodgates, Sluice gates and lifting gear, Pump Stations, Streams/Drainage, Rivers, Fences, small plant.
  • Chainsaw/tree felling work.
  • Vegetation management, including Planting, Releasing, Weed control and spot spraying.
  • Spraying WRC managed drainage network
  • Erosion Control/soil stability works.
  • Emergency/Event response including Civil Defence roles.
  • Vast career growth and development opportunities
  • A range of training provided, including first aid...