Serviceperson Water

Job Description

• Significant career paths to upskill or become fully qualified

• Fantasticteamculture with supportive people leaders

• Based at the Porirua Depot

The opportunity

Its an important job maintaining our most precious assets - water health and the environment and heres your chance to be involved.

Our water teams play a critical role in ensuring a continual supply of quality water with minimal interruptions to communities. No two days will be the same as you head out across the Wellington region undertaking a mix of planned and reactive works where youll:

• Install and repair water connections on all sizes of mains

• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with trade practice

• Flush and charge water mains

• Work together with various teams and contractors achieve results

Whats in it for you

• A career in the water industry! We offer ongoing training development and support to gain industry recognised qualifications and certifications

• Significant career pathways and supportive people leaders

• Competitive company benefits

• The ability for extra earning through overtime work

• A commitment to yourhealth safety and wellbeing

• A busy challenging and fulfilling job making an impact for generations to come

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Experience in the water industry or the civil/construction industry with the ability to use hand tools small plant and machinery

• 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 clean drivers licence (minimum class 1) is a must

• 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.

To view a copy of the position description:click here

Applications close: Sunday 7 September 2025.

We will be reviewing and progressing applications as theyre received so dont delay apply today!

How to apply:

To apply for the role please follow this link to apply on Wellington Waters Careers site. (dont use the apply button above)

You will be asked to upload a CV cover letter and answer a few short questions about your skills and experience.

To apply for this role you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it.

For further information email:

Applicants will be required to undergo pre employment medical NZTA ACC and MOJ check along with drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand.

We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities.

We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply.