Serviceperson Water

Tiaki Wai; Wellington; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

On-call shifts

Health & safety focus

Career development in water industry

Job summary

Tiaki Wai, in partnership with Fulton Hogan, seeks a hands-on water maintenance professional for the Wellington region. You will install and repair water connections, flush mains, and ensure safe, compliant work across a dynamic roster including overtime and on-call shifts.

Applicants bring practical water industry experience, tool proficiency, a clean driver’s licence, and a safety-first mindset. The role supports career growth in the water sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in the water industry with ability to use hand tools and small plant.
• Comfort with using a tablet/iPad to record information.
• Commitment to health and safety in the workplace.
• Full, clean Class 1 licence (Class 2, W,T,F endorsements advantageous).
• Reliable, hard-working attitude with willingness to roster and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair water connections on mains of all sizes.
• Flush and charge water mains.
• Ensure work complies with trade practices and safety standards.
• Collaborate with teams and contractors to achieve results.

Skills

Hand tools

Small plant

Tablet data entry

Health and safety

Reliability

Overtime eligibility

Driver's license

Class 2 endorsement

W,T,F endorsements

First Aid

Shift work

Connexis pathway

Job description

• Fantastic team culture with supportive people leaders
• Roles available at Pomare in 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.

Role

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?

• You can build your career in the water industry!
• 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

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Experience in the water 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 that 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.

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.