Drainlayer (Certified)

Ventia; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable, full-time work

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Safety culture

National organisation

Job summary

Ventia's Whangarei Construction team is seeking a Certified Drainlayer to deliver high-quality drainage and civil construction works across the region.

Working with an experienced crew, you will install drainage pipelines, operate excavators, read plans, and maintain safety and records. This hands-on role offers career development within a national organisation.

If you have 5+ years' experience, a valid NZ Class 2 license with WTR endorsement, and a collaborative mindset, apply now.

Qualifications

• Certified Drainlayer qualification is required.
• 5+ years’ experience in drainage installation, earthworks or civil construction.
• PGDB certification.
• Strong understanding of drainage and infrastructure construction practices.
• Ability to read plans and construction drawings.
• Experience operating excavators and other civil plant.
• Class 2 NZ Driver Licence with WTR endorsement preferred.
• Strong communication and team-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Install drainage pipelines, sumps and associated infrastructure.
• Operate excavators and other earthmoving plant.
• Carry out earthworks, road construction and maintenance.
• Read and interpret plans, drawings and specifications.
• Complete daily plant inspections and maintenance checks.
• Monitor productivity and support project delivery.
• Maintain accurate records including timesheets and plant utilisation.
• Work safely and identify hazards to protect the team and public.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team-focused attitude

Plan reading

Education

Certified Drainlayer qualification

PGDB certification

Class 2 NZ Driver Licence with WTR endorsement

Tools

Excavator operating

Job description

Are you a Certified Drainlayer looking for your next opportunity? Join Ventia's Whangarei Construction team and play a key role in delivering essential infrastructure projects that keep communities connected and thriving.

Working alongside an experienced construction crew, you'll be involved in a variety of drainage, earthworks, and road construction projects across the region. If you enjoy hands-on work, operating heavy machinery, and being part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

What's on offer?

• Stable, full-time work with a growing infrastructure services provider
• Diverse projects across drainage, civil construction and roadworks
• Supportive team environment with a strong safety culture
• Career development opportunities within a national organisation
• Be part of projects that make a real difference to local communities

About the role

As a Certified Drainlayer, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality drainage and civil construction works as part of our Whangarei Construction team. Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Installing drainage pipelines, sumps, and associated infrastructure
• Operating excavators and other earthmoving plant
• Carrying out earthworks, road construction, and maintenance activities
• Reading and interpreting plans, drawings, and specifications
• Completing daily plant inspections and maintenance checks
• Monitoring productivity and supporting successful project delivery
• Maintaining accurate records, including timesheets and plant utilisation
• Working safely and identifying hazards to protect your team and the public

About you

• Certified Drainlayer qualification
• 5+ years' experience in drainage installation, earthworks, or civil construction
• PGDB certification
• Strong understanding of drainage and infrastructure construction practices
• Ability to read plans and construction drawings
• Experience operating excavators and other civil construction plant
• Class 2 NZ Driver Licence with WTR endorsement preferred
• Strong communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika peoples and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

Position Reference Number: 168929