Water Service Person - Kaipara District

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

Te kōwhiringa | The opportunity

Join our local crew delivering planned and reactive maintenance across water, wastewater and stormwater networks, including pump stations. You’ll respond to faults, complete repairs and reinstatement work, and provide great service to customers and the community across the Kaipara district within Mangawhai and Maungaturoto.

You’ll receive practical training and support to grow your skills. As your experience develops, you’ll take on more responsibility and independence.

In this role, you’ll:

• 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 documentatio
• Work to an on-call roster, being on call every third week

Ngā pūkenga matua | What we’re looking for

You don’t need to know everything on day one. We’re looking for someone who is reliable, keen to learn and prepared to roll up their sleeves. You’ll enjoy working outdoors, solving practical problems and supporting the crew when the pressure is on.

You’ll bring:

• Experience in water services, drainage, civil construction or infrastructure work, or a strong interest in learning the industry
• Practical problem‑solving skills and the ability to work safely around live networks
• A team‑first attitude and the confidence to work independently as your skills develop
• Clear communication skills and a respectful approach when dealing with customers and the public
• Confidence using a mobile device to record job information and complete documentation
• A full Class 1 New Zealand driver licence, with Class 2 and WTR endorsements advantageous

Ngā Painga o te Mahi ki Downer | What we offer

At Downer, our purpose is to enable communities to thrive. You’ll join a team that values practical skills, supports development and takes pride in delivering essential services.

We offer:

• On-the-job training and support to complete relevant water industry qualifications
• Opportunities to build practical skills across water, wastewater and stormwater networks
• Access to health and wellbeing initiatives for you and your whānau
• Employee discounts and benefits through Perks@Downer
• A supportive local crew that takes pride in working safely and getting the job done
• The security of working with one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading infrastructure providers

Build your career while enjoying everything Mangawhai has to offer. With the coast, walking tracks and a strong local community nearby, you can enjoy a great lifestyle while doing work that directly supports the region.

This is a role where you can see the impact of your work every day. You’ll help restore services, protect essential assets and keep things moving for local households and businesses.

Ko wai mātou | About Energy & Utilities

Downer’s Energy & Utilities business is an integrated trans‑Tasman team delivering services that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain critical assets across water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Downer is an inclusive employer committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and cultures.

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone. Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a medical, drug and alcohol test and Ministry of Justice check.