Water Network Technician — Maintenance & Fault Response

Downer Group; Dargaville; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Water industry qualifications

Practical skills development

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Perks@Downer discounts

Supportive local crew

Job security with Downer

Job summary

Downer Group in New Zealand is seeking a hands-on utility technician to carry out planned and reactive maintenance across water, wastewater and stormwater networks in the Kaipara district, including pump stations. You’ll respond to faults, complete repairs and reinstatement work, and support the community.

The role offers practical training, opportunities to grow skills, and a collaborative local crew. You’ll work outdoors, on an on-call roster every third week, and build a career with a leading

Qualifications

• Experience in water services, drainage, civil construction or infrastructure work, or a strong interest in learning the industry.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across water, wastewater and stormwater networks
• Respond to network faults, service requests, incidents and urgent call-outs
• Support repairs and maintenance on pipelines, network assets and pump stations
• Complete reinstatement work and leave sites safe, tidy and ready for the community
• Record accurate job information, field data and as-built documentation
• Work to an on-call roster, being on call every third week

Skills

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Problem solving

Team player

Clear communication

Driver licence Class 1 (NZ)

Class 2 & WTR endorsements (advantage)

Job description

Downer Group in New Zealand is seeking a hands-on utility technician to carry out planned and reactive maintenance across water, wastewater and stormwater networks in the Kaipara district, including pump stations. You’ll respond to faults, complete repairs and reinstatement work, and support the community.

The role offers practical training, opportunities to grow skills, and a collaborative local crew. You’ll work outdoors, on an on-call roster every third week, and build a career with a leading