Water Reticulation

Tradestaff; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Weekly pay

Potential for ongoing work

Job summary

Tradestaff is seeking a Water Reticulation Specialist in Tauranga. You will work hands-on across water, wastewater, and stormwater networks, installing, maintaining and renewing local systems to meet council and project standards.

You should have NZ Certificate Level 4 in Water Reticulation and experience with pressure testing, chlorination, and pigging. Leadership of a crew and site coordination are key aspects of the role.

Qualifications

• NZ Certificate Level 4 in Water Reticulation is required.
• Experience with pressure testing, chlorination and pigging.
• Ability to lead a crew of up to three and coordinate site works.
• Desirable: Butt welding and electrofusion, pump station knowledge, trenching with a digger.

Responsibilities

• Install water, wastewater and stormwater reticulation systems.
• Lay and joint pipes (PVC, PE, concrete, ductile iron).
• Maintain, repair and renew existing networks.
• Fault find and repair leaks on live services.
• Install valves, hydrants, manholes and fittings.
• Read civil plans and drawings and work to specifications.
• Work safely around live services and traffic management.
• Coordinate with supervisors, operators and site crews.

Skills

Pressure testing

Chlorination

Pigging

Crew leadership

Confined Space

RTW

Digger operation (desirable)

Class 2 licence (desirable)

Education

NZ Certificate Level 4 in Water Reticulation

Job description

Water Reticulation Specialist

We’re looking for an experienced Water Reticulation Specialist to join a well-established civil company working across Tauranga.

Details

Location: Tauranga region
Start date: Immediate start available
Pay rate: $33–50 per hour (paid weekly)

About the role

You’ll be hands‑on across a range of water reticulation works, contributing to the installation, maintenance, and renewal of local networks while ensuring all work meets council and project requirements.

Key duties

• Installation of water, wastewater, and stormwater reticulation systems
• Laying and jointing pipes (PVC, PE, concrete, ductile iron)
• Maintenance, repairs, and renewals of existing networks
• Fault finding, leak detection, and repairs on live services
• Installing valves, hydrants, manholes, and fittings
• Trenching, backfilling, and reinstatement work
• Reading and working from civil plans and drawings
• Working safely around live services and traffic management
• Coordinating with supervisors, operators, and site crews
• Ensuring work meets council and project specifications

What we’re looking for

• NZ Certificate Level 4 in Water Reticulation
• Experience with pressure testing, chlorination, and pigging
• Ability to organise and undergo shutdowns
• Knowledge of TCC / WBOP networks and TCC IDC requirements
• Mechanical knowledge (flanges, spools, Gibault joints)
• Knowledge of air valves, PRVs, and scour valves
• Ability to lead a crew of up to three
• Confined Space and RTW
• Butt welding / electrofusion welding (desirable)
• Pump station knowledge (desirable)
• Ability to operate and trench with a digger (desirable)
• Class 2 licence (desirable)

What’s in it for you

• On-site parking
• Weekly pay
• Potential for ongoing work

Why work with Tradestaff?

We’re a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience in matching skilled tradies with great opportunities. We’re also proud members of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, which means we’re committed to high standards and ethical practices.