Certifying Drainlayer

Tradestaff; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on qualification

Job summary

Tradestaff is seeking a Registered Drainlayer to install and maintain drainage systems across Southland, including Invercargill. The role requires reading plans, setting levels, and delivering high-quality drainage work to NZ standards.

Roles span residential to large civil projects. Competitive hourly pay of NZD 43–48, with opportunities across Southland for skilled, licensed tradespeople.

Qualifications

• NZ Registered Drainlayer with a current practising licence.
• Proven drainage installation experience.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and drainage specifications.
• Strong understanding of NZ drainage requirements.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain drainage systems across all 3 waters.
• Set out drainage works to plans and specifications.
• Install pipes, manholes, inspection chambers and related drainage infrastructure.
• Check pipe gradients, levels and connections.
• Work alongside excavator operators, civil crews and site supervisors.
• Ensure compliance with NZ standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain safe work practices around trenches, machinery and underground services.

Skills

Read plans

Plan setting

Communication

Pride in workmanship

Education

NZ Registered Drainlayer licence

Tools

Full Class 1 driver’s licence

Job description

Registered Drainlayer – Southland

Location: Invercargill & Southland

Pay:$43 - $48 per hour

Qualified Drainlayer? Let's talk about your next move.

• Drainage and civil infrastructure opportunities across Southland
• Put your trade qualification and experience to work
• Competitive rates for skilled, licensed tradespeople

Tradestaff is looking to connect with Registered Drainlayers who know their trade, take pride in quality workmanship and are ready for their next opportunity.

If you're confident reading plans, setting levels and delivering drainage work to the required standards, we want to hear from you.

Whether your background is in residential developments, commercial construction or large civil infrastructure projects, your skills could be just what we're looking for.

What you'll be doing

• Installing and maintainingdrainage systems across all 3 waters
• Setting out drainage works to plans and specifications
• Installing pipes, manholes, inspection chambers and associated drainage infrastructure
• Checking pipe gradients, levels and connections
• Working alongside excavator operators, civil crews and site supervisors
• Ensuring work complies with applicable NZ standards, codes and regulatory requirements
• Maintaining safe work practices around trenches, machinery and underground services

What we're looking for

• NZ Registered Drainlayer with a current practising licence
• Proven experience in drainage installation and construction
• Ability to read and interpret plans and drainage specifications
• Strong understanding of drainage systems and relevant NZ requirements
• Full Class 1 driver's licence
• Reliable attitude, good communication and pride in your workmanship

Even better if you have:

• Certifying Drainlayer registration and current practising licence
• Experience across commercial, civil or subdivision drainage
• Experience leading crews or coordinating drainage works
• WTR endorsements or additional civil tickets
• Site Safe or ConstructSafe certification

What’s in it for you.

• Competitive pay based on qualifications and experience
• Access to drainage and infrastructure opportunities across Southland
• Opportunities to use your specialist skills on a variety of projects

Interested?

If you're a Registered Drainlayer looking for a fresh opportunity, we'd love to have a chat.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.