Mechanical Apprentice

Watercare Services Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 3,444,000 - 4,822,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Watercare Services Limited is offering a Mechanical Apprenticeship in Auckland. Earn while you learn with full training and a pathway to a long-term career in water infrastructure. The role focuses on hands-on maintenance, repairs, and supporting the Maintenance Delivery team.

You will develop practical skills, undertake a nationally recognised qualification, and have opportunities for advancement within Watercare’s extensive project portfolio.

Qualifications

• Team player with good communication skills.
• Strong health and safety focus.
• Willing to work occasional overtime and weekends when required.
• Good literacy skills.
• Holds a clean, full driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Perform hands-on repairs under supervision.
• Contribute to problem solving, solution design and project administration.
• Support the Maintenance Delivery team to ensure reliability and uptime.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Health & safety focus

Overtime willingness

Literacy

Driver's license

Education

Enrolment in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) Level 4

Job description

He kōrero mō mātou | About Watercare

Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata

When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy

There’s never been a better time to join Watercare. We’re delivering a $15.2 billion, 10-year capital investment programme, the largest in our history, creating opportunities to work on transformative infrastructure, sustainability and digital projects that will shape Auckland’s future. With more than $4 million invested every day, you’ll be part of work that makes a lasting difference to our communities and environment.

• Māngere based
• $29.90 per hour starting rate with regular pay increases
• Complete a Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) while you earn
• Fixed-term, full-time: Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm

We have an exciting Mechanical Apprenticeship opportunity available for a motivated and enthusiastic person who wants to earn while they learn. This programme provides the opportunity to develop practical skills and build a rewarding career while supporting our Maintenance Delivery team in the maintenance of machinery and equipment. The role includes hands‑on repairs, problem‑solving, solution design, and project administration.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is a team player with good communication skills
• Has a strong health and safety focus
• Is willing to work occasional overtime and weekends when required (this would be the exception rather than the rule)
• Has good literacy skills
• Has a desire to work in the water industry
• Is physically fit and enjoys hands‑on work
• Holds a clean, full driver’s licence

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone with a positive attitude, strong motivation, and a willingness to learn.

Full training will be provided for the successful applicant. You’ll receive industry‑leading support while working towards a nationally recognised qualification, gaining valuable practical experience, and developing skills that can lead to a long‑term career within Watercare. For someone who demonstrates commitment, capability, and drive, there are excellent opportunities for future career growth.

This is a rare opportunity to join a great team and build a career that makes a real difference to Tāmaki Makaurau. You’ll help maintain essential infrastructure that protects the environment and supports the health and wellbeing of Aucklanders while working for Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest water and wastewater utility, Watercare.

Health, Safety & Wellbeing

At Watercare, the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do.

Please note that:

• As part of our pre‑employment checks, you’ll be required to complete a medical assessment, including a drug and alcohol screen
• Before starting in the role, you’ll need to receive several vaccinations to protect you when working around wastewater environments
• Watercare will organise and cover the cost of all required medical assessments and vaccinations

Ngā hua mōu | What’s in it for you

We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including:

• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts at a range of large retailers