Water Serviceperson at Wellington Water

Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Water Industry Experience, Civil Construction, Hand Tools, Small Plant, Machinery, Technology Use, Health and Safety, Driver's Licence, First Aid, Confined Spaces, Working at Height, Reliability, Hard-working Attitude, Flexibility, Shift Work, On Call

Industry

Utilities

Description

Significant career paths to upskill or become fully qualified Fantastic team culture with supportive people leaders Multiple roles across the region - Lower Hutt, Porirua or Rongotai The opportunity We have multiple roles available across the region, please indicate your preference in your application. 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 (minimum class 1), 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 on a roster than includes shift work/on call About us Fulton Hogan work in partnership with Wellington Water (An Alliance) to improve three water services across the Greater Wellington. The mission: Keeping our communities healthy by delivering water services safely ever day. And we bring that mission into our daily work. 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 Sunday 11 January 2026. We will be reviewing and progressing applications as they’re received, so don’t delay – apply today! How to apply: To apply for the role, click on the "apply” button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site. You will be asked to upload a CV, cover letter, and answer a few short questions about your skills and experience. For further information, email: JoinUs@wellingtonwater.co.nz All applicants will be required to undergo Pre employment checks including drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

The Water Serviceperson will install and repair water connections, ensuring compliance with trade practices. They will also collaborate with various teams and contractors to maintain a continual supply of quality water.