Licensed or Exemption from license Drainlayer

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 64,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking a drainage installer for an Auckland-based role, permanent full-time. You will read plans, install below-ground drainage, lay pipes, perform trench work, and ensure work meets codes and safety standards.

The role requires at least two years in the industry, ability to work in a team or alone, good organization, health and safety awareness, and physical fitness; primary work address Auckland.

Qualifications

• At least two years of working experience in relevant industry.
• Ability to work in a team as well as independently.
• Be well-organized and able to multitask.
• Strong Health and Safety awareness.
• Be physically fit.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret plans, drawings, and specifications to determine drainage system layout and installation requirements.
• Install below-ground drainage systems, sewerage pipes, stormwater pipes, and associated fittings.
• Excavate, prepare, and support trenches for drainage installation.
• Lay, connect, test, and maintain drainage pipes and disposal systems.
• Install sewerage and effluent pumping equipment and disposal systems.
• Inspect drainage systems to identify blockages, leaks, defects, or maintenance issues.
• Repair, replace, and maintain damaged or faulty drainage components.
• Ensure drainage work complies with relevant building codes, safety standards, and council requirements.
• Use hand tools, power tools, machinery, and testing equipment safely and correctly.
• Maintain accurate work records and follow workplace health and safety procedures.

Skills

Drainage system installation

Reading plans/drawings

Health and safety awareness

Teamwork and independent work

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Machinery

Testing equipment

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Excellent opportunity to join a successful and well-established Auckland based company and become apart of a great team.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Read and interpret plans, drawings, and specifications to determine drainage system layout and installation requirements.
• Install below-ground drainage systems, sewerage pipes, stormwater pipes, and associated fittings.
• Excavate, prepare, and support trenches for drainage installation.
• Lay, connect, test, and maintain drainage pipes and disposal systems.
• Install sewerage and effluent pumping equipment and disposal systems.
• Inspect drainage systems to identify blockages, leaks, defects, or maintenance issues.
• Repair, replace, and maintain damaged or faulty drainage components.
• Ensure drainage work complies with relevant building codes, safety standards, and council requirements.
• Use hand tools, power tools, machinery, and testing equipment safely and correctly.
• Maintain accurate work records and follow workplace health and safety procedures.

Job requirement: applicant must meet following requirement to apply for this job

• At least two years of working experience in relevant industry;Junior drainlayer are welcom, on-job-training will be provieded and exemption license is acceptable;
• Work well in a team as well as individually
• Be well-organized and able to multitask
• Have strong Health and Safety awareness
• Be physically fit

Primary address of work: Auckland
Vacancy number: 2
Employment type: Permanent full time
Minimum hours per week: 30 Hours
Maximum hours per week: 60 Hours
Minimum hourly rate (low salary range): $31/hour
Maximum hourly rate (high salary range): $45/hour