Serviceperson Water at Fulton Hogan

Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jul, 26

Salary

26.61

Posted On

23 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Water infrastructure maintenance, Hand tools, Small plant machinery, Tablet usage, Health and safety compliance, Water main installation, Water main repair, Flushing water mains, Charging water mains, Civil construction, First aid, Confined spaces, Working at height

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

We offer a significant career path to upskill or become fully qualified Fantastic team culture with supportive people leaders Role is based out of our Pomare depot with work primarily in Upper and Lower Hutt. Trainee weekly wages from $26.61 per hour The opportunity We have an important job maintaining our most precious assets - water, health, and the environment – and this is 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 you'll: 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 to achieve results What’s 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 The ability for extra earning through overtime and on call work Company benefits depend on employer (Fulton Hogan or Wellington Water) A commitment to your health, 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 driver’s licence (you must have a full class 1 licence to be considered), Class 2, W,T,F endorsements would be advantageous First Aid, Confined Spaces, working at height certificates would be beneficial You need to be reliable, and bring a hard-working attitude with you The flexibility to work overtime and on a roster than includes shift work/ on call A willingness to complete further studies and work towards the Connexis Infrastructure works qualification. About us Fulton Hogan works in partnership with Wellington Water (An Alliance) to improve three water services across the Greater Wellington region. The mission: Keeping our communities healthy by delivering water services safely ever day. And we bring that mission into our work daily. 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. Wellington Water job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. They do this on behalf of their six council owners. The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Every day our people come to work and strive to deliver services and manage infrastructure in a way that provides the best outcomes for our communities and our environment. We have a career pathway - placement and applicable rates are based on your existing skills, experience and qualifications. To view a copy of the position description: click here for Trainee and Serviceperson Water Applications close: 10 May 2026 We will be reviewing and progressing applications as they’re received, so don’t delay – apply today! How to apply: https://careers.wellingtonwater.co.nz/jobs/7309121-serviceperson-water 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. We are driven by fresh ideas and opportunities. We aim to do more and do better – for our people, our communities and the countries that we work in. As an employer, we know this relationship is a two-way street. We’re always looking for people who are passionate about the work they do. If that’s you, we’d like to invite you to become part of our family and join us in the good work we do.

Responsibilities

The serviceperson will install and repair water connections on mains while ensuring all work adheres to trade practices. They will also perform flushing and charging of water mains while collaborating with various teams to maintain community water supply.