Major Pipelines Serviceperson Network Operations · Pomare Depot

Tiaki Wai; Lower Hutt; Hybrid; NZD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing day (paid)

Professional development

Health insurance

5 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Tiaki Wai is seeking a Pipelines Serviceperson to support the Major Water network in the Wellington region. You will contribute to long-term water strategy, ensuring reliable and safe water services through field maintenance and asset monitoring.

Based at Pomare depot with daily travel to locations, this role requires standard hours plus on-call work with allowances. NZ licence and relevant trade certification are essential.

Qualifications

• Full clean NZ drivers’ licence.
• NZQA Level 1 Literacy qualification.
• Minimum of two years’ construction environment experience.
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• NZ National Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Pipeline construction and maintenance) Level 3 or equivalent, or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Undertake works and maintenance on the Major Water assets.
• Assist with the production of maintenance plans for all equipment.
• Keep valves and fittings on the Major Water Network in a serviceable condition.
• Manage assets by regularly monitoring age, condition and performance.
• Install flowmeters and other network equipment.

Skills

NZ Driver's Licence

NZQA Literacy Level 1

Construction experience

Hand & Power Tools

Physical fitness

Education

NZ National Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Pipeline) Level 3

Job description

• Play a key role supporting the region's major water supply pipelines
• Innovative work & ongoing training opportunities
• Pomare depot based with daily travel to unique job locations

The remuneration range for this role is $61,880.04 to $83,720.05 p.a., providing a modest pre-trade remuneration and support through trade qualifications, with on-call and after hour rates. If you hold relevant experience and qualifications, then remuneration is considered at a higher rate within our position grading.

The opportunity

As a Pipelines Serviceperson you'll assist the major pipe and fabrication team to ensure that the Wellington region’s Major Water network is meeting the needs of the region in an environmentally safe and hygienic manner.

It's a very important and big picture focused role, as in this position you will be contributing to the region’s Long-term Water Strategy, to ensure our community has reliable water services now and in the future.

You will:

• Undertake works and maintenance on the Major Water assets
• Assist with the production of maintenance plans for all equipment
• Keep valves and fittings on the Major Water Network in a serviceable condition
• Manage assets wisely by regularly monitoring asset age, condition, and performance
• Installation of flowmeters and other network equipment

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need to be available for standard working hours and on-call situations (with roster and on-call allowances paid), additionally you will need:

• A current, full clean NZ drivers’ licence
• NZQA Level 1 Literacy
• Minimum of two years’ experience of working in construction environments
• Sound experience using hand and power tools
• You must either hold New Zealand National Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Pipeline construction and Maintenance) Level three or equivalent qualification or commence working towards this trade certification
• To have good mobility and physical wellbeing (due to the nature of work)

About us

Tiaki Wai is a council-owned organisation responsible for managing the delivery of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services across Hutt Valley, Porirua, and Wellington.

We manage public-owned extensive water infrastructure and oversee the delivery of safe and reliable services for our communities. We focus on long-term investment, asset management, maintenance, and delivering major infrastructure projects that support public health, environmental protection, and regional growth.

Water is a precious taonga. At Tiaki Wai, we put care into every drop and are guided by our values of Integrity, Care, and Leadership. We work directly with water consumers and in partnership with councils and mana whenua to deliver better water outcomes for current and future generations.

Benefits

At Tiaki Wai, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.

Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually
• Formal and informal professional development opportunities
• Health Insurance Coverage
• 5 weeks annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual service

For a full list of our employee benefits click here.

Applications close: Tuesday 17th November 2026

Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Tiaki Wai. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand to be considered.