Certified Water Installer

HEB Construction; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Tools of trade

Health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term projects Christchurch

Leadership development

Birthday off

Job summary

HEB Construction in Christchurch (Hornby) is seeking a Certified Water Installer to join our Civil team. You will lead a small crew on 3-waters projects, installing potable water, wastewater, and stormwater assets to NZ standards.

You’ll read and interpret plans, supervise crews and subcontractors, and ensure quality, safety, and environmental compliance while supporting daily planning with the Site Supervisor. A leadership mindset and commitment to teamwork drive success.

Qualifications

• Certified Water Installer qualification.
• Experience in heavy civil 3-waters construction.
• Ability to interpret plans, QA requirements, and as-built processes.

Responsibilities

• Installing potable water, wastewater, and stormwater assets to Christchurch City Council and national standards.
• Supervising crews and subcontractors to ensure safe, productive site operations.
• Reading and interpreting plans and ensuring accurate installations.
• Ordering materials, coordinating plant, and supporting daily planning with the Site Supervisor.
• Completing site documentation, daily records, QA checks, and as-built support.
• Maintaining a strong focus on health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Acting as a technical expert for water installation work on site.
• Upholding HEB’s values and supporting a positive team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Plan reading

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Certified Water Installer qualification

Job description

Join a team building the infrastructure that keeps Christchurch moving.

HEB Construction is looking for an experienced Certified Water Installerto join our Civil team based in Hornby. If you’re skilled in 3-waters installation, confident leading small crews, and want to be part of delivering high-quality civil infrastructure projects across Canterbury, we want to hear from you.

Why HEB?

At HEB you’ll be part of a supportive team that values whakawhanaungatanga, safety, and delivering great results for our clients and communities. We’re growing our capability in the 3-waters space across Christchurch, offering stable work, strong development pathways, and the chance to step up into a leadership role.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for a Leading Hand or Forepersonready to take ownership of daily site operations. You’ll work across a range of 3-waters projects, including water supply, wastewater, and stormwater installations. Day to day you’ll lead a small team, supervise work quality, ensure compliance with standards, and keep the project running safely and efficiently.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Installing potable water, wastewater, and stormwater assets to Christchurch City Council and national standards
• Supervising crews and subcontractors to ensure safe, productive site operations
• Reading and interpreting plans and ensuring accurate installations
• Ordering materials, coordinating plant, and supporting daily planning with the Site Supervisor
• Completing site documentation, daily records, QA checks, and as-built support
• Maintaining a strong focus on health, safety, and environmental compliance
• Acting as a technical expert for water installation work on site
• Upholding HEB’s values and supporting a positive team culture

What You’ll Bring

To thrive in this role, you will have:

Mandatory

• Certified Water Installer qualification(e.g., CCC Water Supply & Drainage Certification or equivalent competency recognised by local authorities)
• Solid experience in heavy civil 3-waters construction
• Proven capability supervising teams or operating at Leading Hand / Forepersonlevel
• Strong understanding of New Zealand standards for water, wastewater, and stormwater installation
• Ability to interpret plans, QA requirements, and as-built processes
• Full Class 1 licence (WTR or Class 2+ advantageous)
• Commitment to safety, quality, and collaborative working

Ideal Attributes

• Competency operating small plant (e.g., rollers, plate compactors, small diggers)
• Strong communication skills – able to give clear direction and build trust with your crew
• Able to mentor and develop less experienced team members
• Problem-solver with an eye for detail and quality workmanship
• Reliable, self-motivated, and calm under pressure

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate
• Tools of trade
• Health, injury and Life insurance
• Long-term, stable projects based in Christchurch
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to step further into leadership
• Access to HEB’s wider benefits (birthday off!), training, and development programmes
• The chance to contribute to meaningful infrastructure that supports local communities