Maintenance Fitter

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 Role:

We're looking for two Mechanical Maintenance Fitters to join our busy and growing team in Christchurch – one new position and one replacement role. At Citycare Water, you'll be part of a highly skilled and experienced team that takes pride in keeping our city's essential systems running smoothly.

If you're a practical problem solver who enjoys hands-on work, learning from others, and contributing to your community, this could be the perfect next step for you.

In this crucial role, you will be at the forefront of maintaining and repairing our pumps and storage facilities, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our operations across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on pumps, storage facilities, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and implement effective solutions to minimize downtime.
• Carry out installations, upgrades, and calibrations of mechanical systems and components.
• Collaborate with other team members and departments to coordinate maintenance activities and enhance operational efficiency.
• Maintain detailed records of all maintenance activities and equipment status.
• Adhere to all safety and environmental regulations to ensure a safe working environment.

What we're Looking For:

• Qualifications: Certificate in Mechanical Engineering level 4 or equivalent, class 1 full driver's license is a must.
• Experience: Proven experience in a Maintenance Fitter role, ideally within the water or wastewater sector.
• Skills: Strong mechanical skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.
• Attributes: Excellent communication skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Additional Requirements: Flexibility to work on-call and outside of regular hours as required, once trained and capable.

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

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:

• We offer a market leading remuneration package, $ $42.36 p/hr + generous allowances (overtime, on-call, extreme conditions) – enquire for more details
• Perks such as discounted health insurance, mental health first aiders, regular health check-ups, flu vaccinations and access to our employee assistance programme.
• Our Women in Water network provides resources, support and opportunities to thrive as a woman in your career and life in general. This wāhine-only environment is a safe space to connect, ask questions, share thoughts and experiences, support each other and have some fun.
• Employee benefits and discounts via BOOST.
• Making Waves – Reward & Recognition Program: We celebrate team members who truly live our values through our Making Waves program, recognising and rewarding outstanding contributions every quarter
• You're covered from your very first day, with bereavement leave and five days' sick leave available right from the start.
• Our culture values different perspectives and we provide mentorship and training to help all team members succeed and progress in their careers.

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.

We encourage all applicants, regardless of their background or experience, to apply if they feel they are a good fit for the role. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and believes that every member of our team brings unique perspectives and strengths to our company.