Trainee and Serviceperson Drainage roles

• We offer a career pathway to be upskilled or to become qualified

• The ability for extra earning through overtime and on call work

• Based out of our Pomare Depot with work primarily around Hutt Valley

Weekly wages starting from $26.61 based on skills and experience.

The opportunity

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

Whats in it for you

• A career in the water industry! working on our drainage and stormwater networks

• We offer ongoing training development and support to gain industry recognised qualifications/ certifications

• 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 drivers licence is a must! Class 2 WTR advantageous

• An understanding and commitment to health and safety in the workplace

• You are reliable and bring 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 (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: 30 April 2026. We will be reviewing and progressing applications as theyre received so dont delay apply today!

How to apply: Please use this link to apply on Wellington Water Careers site here to view a copy of the position description

All applicants will be required to undergo Pre employment checks: MOJ NZTA ACC and Pre employment medical including drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand.