Water Infrastructure Lead | Certified Installer (NZ)

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ; Wellington; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full PPE provided

Long-term Wellington-based projects

Career progression into supervisory/fo

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ – Wellington NSW is seeking an experienced Certified Water Installer to join a leading civil contractor delivering essential water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects across the Wellington region.

You will lead on-site crews, coordinate daily activities, and ensure work is completed safely and to high standards, with a focus on water infrastructure assets and QA documentation.

Qualifications

• Must hold Certified Water Installer Level 4 qualification.
• Proven experience in water infrastructure construction.
• Strong understanding of water, wastewater, and stormwater networks.
• Experience leading crews or as Foreperson/Leading Hand.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and QA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Install potable water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure.
• Lead and support small crews to complete work safely and efficiently.
• Read and interpret plans, drawings, and project specifications.
• Coordinate day-to-day site activities and subcontractors.
• Order materials and organise plant requirements.
• Complete QA documentation, daily reports, and as-built records.
• Ensure compliance with New Zealand standards.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture on site.
• Provide technical guidance to site teams.

Skills

Leadership on site

Plan interpretation

QA documentation

HAZOP/Health & Safety

Valid Class 1 Driver License

Education

Certified Water Installer Level 4

Tools

Water infrastructure plant operation

Reading plans and specs

Job description

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ – Wellington NSW is seeking an experienced Certified Water Installer to join a leading civil contractor delivering essential water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects across the Wellington region.

You will lead on-site crews, coordinate daily activities, and ensure work is completed safely and to high standards, with a focus on water infrastructure assets and QA documentation.