Serviceperson - Water Industry

3 days ago


Wellington Central, Wellington, New Zealand Wellington Water Limited Full time NZ$85,000 - NZ$105,000 per year
  • Looking for qualified level 3 and 4 Servicepersons with Civil or Water experience
  • You will be working in the Alliance, either for Wellington Water or Fulton Hogan
  • Permanent opportunities in Porirua, Wellington, and Lower Hutt

The opportunity

Our Serviceperson role is not related to drain laying, our teams play a critical role in ensuring a continual supply of quality water with minimal interruptions to communities and ensuring our drainage networks are free flowing and repaired promptly. Working in either our Drainage, Water or Roading Department in the reinstatement team, no two days will be the same as you head out across the Wellington and South Wairarapa regions, undertaking a mix of planned and reactive work.

You will:

  • install and repair water and drainage connections on all size mains
  • work on jobs of all shapes and sizes
  • flush and charge water mains
  • ensure a free-flowing wastewater and stormwater piped network is maintained
  • complete network repairs, clear blockages and sewage problems, minimize leaking infrastructure, and install connections
  • construct and adjust manholes and pipelines, or be a part of a team attending different locations to reinstate roads, footpaths and berms, which includes concreting and general labouring
  • work together with various teams and contractors to achieve positive outcomes.

To find out more about the water, drainage and reinstatement teams, qualification pathway and what we are offering, please visit our website here.

What's in it for you?

In this role, you will have the potential to earn between $85,000 and $105,000, including overtime worked and on-call allowances, depending on level of qualification.

  • Ongoing training and development for certifications and qualifications
  • Significant career pathways and supportive people leaders
  • A commitment to your health, safety, and wellbeing
  • An active, challenging, and fulfilling job, making a pathway to a rewarding career path for life
  • We offer remuneration based on your current tickets, licensing, and experience. To enquire about skilled remuneration starting points, please feel free to contact us
  • Benefits dependent on your allocation to Fulton Hogan or Wellington Water will apply

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have the following:

  • A reliable, hard-working, and can-do attitude
  • The ability to use technology (i.e., iPad or tablet) to record information
  • An understanding and commitment to health and safety in the workplace
  • A full and clean Class 1 NZ driver's licence is a must. Class 2 is an added benefit
  • Enjoy working outdoors and can complete manual labour tasks
  • The flexibility to work on an on-call roster that includes shift work and standby

About us

Wellington Water works in partnership with Fulton Hogan (An Alliance) to improve three water services across the Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa Regions. The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whanau and Mana.

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.

How to apply

To apply for the role, click on the apply button.

Please note only online applications will be accepted. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, please apply today

To apply for this role, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand.

For further information email


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