Water Industry Apprenticeship

Tiaki Wai; Wellington; On-site; NZD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Skill development

National qualifications support

Clear career pathways

Mentors and experts

Industry apprenticeship qualification

Job summary

Tiaki Wai is offering an apprenticeship in the Wellington region starting February 2027, open to those starting a career or already in civil construction, utilities, or water services. You will train across water networks, renewals, and operations, with mentorship and structured development.

Based at depots in Porirua, Pomare or Rongotai, you will learn an industry-recognised qualification while gaining hands-on experience and progressing toward leadership and technical roles.

Qualifications

• Starting your career in water or related fields; long-term trade or infrastructure pathway
• Willingness to learn and develop formal qualifications
• Motivation to work in outdoor, active environments

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain water networks and related infrastructure
• Assist with water connection installations and repairs
• Flush, charge, and test water mains
• Use tools and machinery with on-the-job training and support
• Work with experienced team members, contractors, customers and stakeholders
• Complete work in line with health and safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Take part in rostered and on-call work as skills develop

Skills

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Health & safety

Job description

Wellington Region | Commencing February 2027

(Entry Level And Experienced Applicants Welcome)

The Opportunity

Water is one of our most valuable resources, and this is your chance to build a meaningful career helping to protect public health, the environment, and essential community infrastructure.

We are looking for motivated people who are either starting their career in the water industry or looking to build on existing infrastructure, construction, maintenance, utilities, or water industry experience through an industry‑recognised apprenticeship and structured development programme, commencing in February 2027. You will be based at one of our three depots across the Wellington Region, either Porirua, Pomare or Rongotai.

Our Water teams play a vital role in keeping services running across the Wellington region. As an apprentice, you will gain hands‑on experience while working alongside skilled crews on a wide range of activities, including planned maintenance, repairs, renewals, and emergency response work. No two days are the same.

As Part Of Your Apprenticeship, You Will Learn To

• Install, repair, and maintain water, networks, including pipes, valves, connections, and related infrastructure


• Assist with water connection installations and repairs


• Flush, charge, and test water mains


• Use a range of tools, equipment, and machinery, with training and support provided


• Work with experienced team members, contractors, customers, and stakeholders


• Complete work in line with health and safety, environmental, and quality standards


• Take part in rostered and on‑call work as your skills develop

About You

You may be:

• Starting your career and looking for a long‑term trade or infrastructure pathway


• Working in civil construction, utilities, drainage, roading, maintenance, infrastructure, or a related field and looking to specialise in water services


• Already working in the water industry and seeking formal qualifications and career development opportunities


• Looking for a practical career with clear progression opportunities into leading hand, specialist, supervisory, or technical roles

This Apprenticeship Could Be a Great Fit If You

• Are keen to start a long‑term career in the water industry


• Enjoy working outdoors and being active


• Are reliable, hardworking, and willing to learn


• Can work well as part of a team


• Have a strong commitment to health and safety


• Are comfortable using technology such as tablets or mobile device


• Hold a full Class 1 driver licence, and willingness to obtain Class 2 and WTR endorsements


• Are open to undertaking training and completing an industry qualification

What’s In It for You?

• Recognition and development of existing skills and experience


• Support to gain nationally recognised qualifications


• Clear career pathways within Tiaki Wai and Fulton Hogan


• Opportunities to develop specialist skills across water networks, renewals, maintenance, and operations


• Access to experienced mentors and industry experts


• A genuine pathway into the water industry


• On‑the‑job training and support from experienced professionals


• The opportunity to gain an industry‑recognised apprenticeship qualification


• A varied, hands‑on role where you can make a real difference in the community


• Ongoing career development opportunities


• Potential for additional earnings through overtime and on‑call work


• A strong commitment to your health, safety, and wellbeing


• The chance to work in an industry that supports communities now and for future generations

About Us

Tiaki Wai works in partnership with Fulton Hogan through an alliance model to improve water services across the Wellington region. The value of water, a precious taonga, is at the heart of what we do.

Our people are passionate about delivering water services that support our communities and protect the environment. Through a combined workforce, Tiaki Wai and Fulton Hogan share expertise, and innovation to deliver great outcomes for the region’s water networks.

Advertising Closing Date: 29th November 2026

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand and will be required to complete pre‑employment checks, including MOJ, NZTA, ACC, medical, and drug and alcohol testing.