Serviceperson Drainage

• Significant career paths to upskill or become qualified
• The ability for earning extra through overtime work
• Based at our Pomare Depot, Lower Hutt 

This is a full time position of 40 hours per week.  

The remuneration range for this role is $56,881 to $80,303 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience.

The opportunity

It's an important job maintaining our most precious assets - water, health, and the environment – and here's your chance to be involved.

You will assist with the day-to-day operation of the drainage network, ensuring a continual drainage service with minimal interruptions. You will work on both the wastewater and stormwater networks to:

• Ensure a free-flowing wastewater and stormwater piped network
• Minimise sewage overflow and pipeline infiltration
• Install new connections, complete network repairs, and clear blockages
• Inspect and provide routine maintenance of problem areas within the drainage system
• Construct and adjust manholes and pipelines

What's in it for you?

• A career in the water industry 
• We offer ongoing training, development, and support to gain industry recognised qualifications/ certifications
• Career progression
• Company benefits
• The ability for extra earning through overtime work
• A commitment to your health, safety, and wellbeing
• A busy, challenging, and fulfilling job making an impact for generations to come

About you

You will ideally hold experience working independently on a range of basic repairs across the drainage network as well as:

• Experience operating small plant and machinery
• The ability to use technology (i.e. iPad or tablet) to record information
• A full, clean driver's licence is a must
• An understanding and commitment to health and safety in the workplace
• A reliable, hard-working attitude
• The flexibility to work on a roster than includes shift work/standby

About us

Wellington Water works in partnership with Fulton Hogan (in an Alliance) to improve three water services across the Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa Regions. The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at Wellington Waters heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment.

The Alliance outcomes are delivered through a combined workforce between Wellington Water and Fulton Hogan, which enables shared resourcing and innovative solutions for the regions water networks. 

Applications close: Sunday 9 November 2025

We will be reviewing and progressing applications as they're received, so don't delay – apply today

How to apply

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To apply for the role, click on the "apply" button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site.

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Applicants for safety sensitive roles will be required to undergo pre employment medical including drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.