Drainlayer

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Permanent and temp-to-perm options

30-hour minimum guaranteed contracts

Ongoing training and development

Support towards registration

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ is seeking experienced Drainlayers and Drainage Workers for civil infrastructure projects across Canterbury’s districts. If you’re a Registered Drainlayer or a drainage professional ready to advance your career, we’d like to hear from you.

You’ll join crews delivering essential drainage works, including stormwater, wastewater and reticulation systems, with opportunities for ongoing training, registration support, and long-term career growth on high‑quality projects.

Qualifications

• Proven drainage experience within civil construction.
• Strong health and safety understanding.
• Reliable, team-focused attitude and pride in workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Install stormwater, wastewater and water reticulation systems.
• Lay concrete and PVC pipelines.
• Construct manholes, sumps and drainage structures.
• Read plans and work to grades.
• Excavate and trench works; operate civil plant as needed.

Skills

Drainage experience

Health & safety awareness

Team-focused attitude

Education

Class 2 licence with WTR endorsements

Tools

Excavators (3T–20T)

Job description

Full time

2d ago , from Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ

We're recruiting experienced Drainlayers and Drainage Workers for a range of civil infrastructure projects across the Selwyn, Waimakariri, and Hurunui districts. Whether you're a Registered Drainlayer or an experienced drainage professional looking to take the next step in your career, we'd like to hear from you.

With major subdivisions, three waters upgrades, and civil infrastructure projects underway, you'll join established crews delivering essential works throughout North Canterbury and Selwyn.

What's on Offer?

• $32 - $42 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
• Permanent and temp-to-perm opportunities available
• 30-hour minimum guaranteed contracts
• Weekly pay
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Support towards registration for the right candidates
• Referral bonus programme available
• Work with reputable civil contractors on long-term projects
• Local work across Selwyn, Waimakariri and Hurunui

About the Role

You’ll be involved in a variety of drainage and civil infrastructure works including:

• Installation of stormwater, wastewater and water reticulation systems
• Laying concrete and PVC pipelines
• Construction of manholes, sumps and associated drainage structures
• Reading plans and working to grades
• Excavation support and trench works
• Operating excavators and other civil plant where required
• Working safely within established drainage crews

What We're Looking For

• Proven drainage experience within civil construction
• Class 2 licence with WTR endorsements
• Experience installing concrete and PVC pipelines
• Experience constructing manholes, sumps and drainage structures
• Experience operating 3T to 20T excavators
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements
• Reliable, team-focused attitude and pride in your workmanship

Highly Regarded

Applications from candidates with the following will be viewed favourably:

• NZPGDB Registered Drainlayer
• CCC Authorised Drainlayer
• Extensive dewatering experience
• Civil infrastructure and three waters project experience
• Strong residential and/or commercial project experience

Not Registered Yet?

If you have solid drainage experience but aren't currently NZPGDB Registered, we’d still like to hear from you. Training and development opportunities can be offered to the right people who are committed to building a long-term career in the drainage industry.

Culture

You’ll be joining crews that take pride in doing the job right the first time. These teams value hard work, reliability, and a strong safety culture, while maintaining a down-to-earth and supportive environment where everyone gets stuck in. Supervisors are hands‑on, communication is straightforward, and quality workmanship is recognised and respected. Whether you’re an experienced Registered Drainlayer or looking to continue developing your skills, you’ll be working alongside knowledgeable professionals delivering essential infrastructure projects throughout Canterbury.

About the Company

Our clients are established Canterbury civil infrastructure contractors with strong reputations for delivering high-quality drainage, three waters, and land development projects across the region. With substantial project pipelines spanning residential subdivisions, roading, utilities, and civil infrastructure works, they offer stable employment, modern equipment, and opportunities for long-term career growth. Committed to investing in their people, they provide supportive leadership, ongoing training opportunities, and a work environment where safety, quality, and teamwork are at the centre of everything they do.