Ashburton Lyndhurst Irrigation Limited (ALIL) vision is to be 'simply the best' for our shareholders, the environment, and the next generation of New Zealanders.
Our mission is to enable our shareholders, local mid-Canterbury farmers, to achieve the highest level of on-farm sustainability. Together, we will achieve this with water reliability, environmental stewardship, a focus on the future, cost efficiency, and by empowering people.
ALIL, a co-operative company is owned by 227 local farmers who value our commitment to transparency and communication. We provide our shareholders with reliable water supply, on-call support, and management of their environmental consent processes.
Who are we looking for? ALIL is looking for a dedicated individual to join our terrific Operations Team.
The role will include the day-to-day operations of ALIL, including:
Managing water orders and the network of water control assets via our SCADA network;
Providing preventative and reactive maintenance to scheme assets;
Interacting with shareholders;
Managing contractors;
Assistance with scheme projects; and
Most importantly being part of a close-knit team.
The Irrigation season runs from September to May and during this time you would be required to work within an on-call roster system, which includes weekends (currently 1 in 4). Outside of the Irrigation season, you would work a standard 40-hour week Monday – Friday.
What do you need? The successful applicant will:
Be physically fit, practical and enjoy working in the outdoors
Have a positive can-do attitude, with a great sense of humour
Have analytical & problem-solving skills
Be curious with the ability to think outside of the square
Have an affinity for the rural sector
Have an ability to work unsupervised and display a level of initiative, but also be adaptable and a team player
Proficient computer skills, with an ability to learn
Have excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Strong Health & Safety awareness
Ability to work on-call & cover rostered weekend work
Any of the following skills & attributes would be advantageous but not essential to the role:
Mechanical or electrical trade/aptitude
Experience operating open channel and piped infrastructure
Knowledge of pump systems
Experience operating SCADA networks
Experience using the Microsoft 365 suite
Be based in Mid Canterbury
What are we offering? Company vehicle with the option of personal use
Cell phone
Laptop
Life & Total & Permanent Disablement Insurance – 3 x Salary
Home broadband allowance
Work/Life balance
If this role sounds like you but would like more information then please get in contact with Rebecca Whillans, Chief Executive on 0274 581 978. To apply for the role then please email your CV, with a cover letter to: ****** by 18th October 2024.
We will be reviewing applications as they are received and will consider making an offer to the right candidate before the closing date. All applications will be acknowledged. An immediate start is also possible.
You must have the ability to legally live and work in New Zealand and be prepared to complete a drug and alcohol test, to be considered.
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