Serviceperson Water

Fulton Hogan; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Overtime and on-call opportunities

Career pathways with Tiaki Wai &;Fultо

Health, safety & wellbeing focus

Company benefits depend on employer

Job summary

Fulton Hogan, in partnership with Tiaki Wai, seeks a hands-on water maintenance worker in Lower Hutt. You will help maintain water assets, install and repair connections, and cooperate with multiple teams to ensure a reliable water supply.

Experience in water or civil works, strong safety awareness, and a clean Class 1 licence are required. Flexibility for overtime, shift work, and ongoing training will be provided to support career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in the water or civil/construction industry and ability to use hand tools, small plant and machinery.
• Ability to use technology (iPad/tablet) to record information.
• Commitment to health and safety in the workplace.
• Full, clean Class 1 driver's licence; Class 2, W, T, F endorsements advantageous.
• First Aid, Confined Spaces, Working at height certificates beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair water connections on mains of various sizes.
• Flush and charge water mains and ensure quality work is aligned with trade practice.
• Collaborate with Tiaki Wai, Fulton Hogan and other teams to deliver results across the Wellington region.

Skills

Hand tools

Small plant

Machinery operation

Health & safety mindset

Reliability

Driver's licence (Class 1)

Shift work flexibility

Tools

iPad/tablet

Job description

We offer a significant career path to upskill or become fully qualified

Fantastic team culture with supportive people leaders

Roles available at Lower Hutt

The opportunity

We have an important job maintaining our most precious assets - water, health, and the environment - and this is your chance to be involved.

Our water teams play a critical role in ensuring a continual supply of quality water with minimal interruptions to communities. No two days will be the same as you head out across the Wellington region undertaking a mix of planned and reactive works where you'll:

• Install and repair water connections on all sizes of mains
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with trade practice
• Flush and charge water mains
• Work together with various teams and contractors to achieve results

What's in it for you?

• A career in the water industry! We offer ongoing training, development, and support to gain industry recognised qualifications and certifications
• Significant career pathways and supportive people leaders
• The ability for extra earning through overtime and on call work
• Company benefits depend on employer (Fulton Hogan or Tiaki Wai)
• A commitment to your health, safety, and wellbeing
• A busy, challenging, and fulfilling job making an impact for generations to come

About you

• Experience in the water industry or the civil/construction industry, with the ability to use hand tools, small plant and machinery
• The ability to use technology (i.e. iPad or tablet) to record information
• An understanding and commitment to health and safety in the workplace
• A full, clean driver's licence (you must have a full class 1 licence to be considered), Class 2, W,T,F endorsements would be advantageous
• First Aid, Confined Spaces, working at height certificates would be beneficial
• You need to be reliable, and bring a hard-working attitude with you
• The flexibility to work overtime and on a roster than includes shift work/ on call
• A willingness to complete further studies and work towards the Connexis Infrastructure works qualification.

About us

Tiaki Wai works in partnership with Fulton Hogan (An Alliance) to improve three water services across the Wellington Region. The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values.

The Alliance outcomes are delivered through a combined workforce between Tiaki Wai and Fulton Hogan, which enables shared resourcing and innovative solutions for the regions water networks.

We have a career pathway - placement and applicable rates are based on your existing skills, experience and qualifications.

To view a copy of the position description:

Applications close 15th November 2026.

All applicants will be required to undergo Pre employment checks: MOJ, NZTA, ACC and Pre employment medical including drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand.