Registered Drainlayer — Southland Civil & Drainage Roles

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

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.