Water Technician

Fulton Hogan; Omahu; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Medical insurance after eligibility

KiwiSaver employer contributions after

Job summary

Fulton Hogan Hastings is seeking an experienced Water Technician to join our Hastings team. This hands-on role delivers, maintains, and operates essential water infrastructure across the network, performing repairs, responding to faults, supporting planned maintenance, and ensuring water services are safe and reliable.

You'll work with a solid crew, have a commitment to safety, and contribute to community outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum full Class 2 licence.
• Level 3 or 4 Water qualification.
• Experience in 3 Waters maintenance.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-focused approach.
• Commitment to safety and carrying out a hands-on outdoor role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs and maintenance on water mains, service lines, hydrants, tobies, and related assets.
• Complete residential and commercial connections, including backflow preventer installation.
• Support pipe installation, maintenance, pressure testing, and sterilisation of new mains before connection to the network.
• Install valves, hydrants, and associated fittings to a high standard.
• Work flexibly across planned and reactive maintenance, with overtime and weekend work when needed.

Skills

Water infrastructure experience

Strong communication skills

Safety-focused

Education

Level 3 or 4 Water qualification

Tools

PE pipe work

Pipe welding

Job description

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Water Technician to join our Hastings team.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll help deliver, maintain, and operate essential water infrastructure across the network. Day to day, you’ll carry out repairs, respond to faults, support planned maintenance, and help keep water services safe, reliable, and up to standard.

At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is about more than getting the job done. It’s about working side by side with a solid crew, taking pride in what you deliver, and helping build better outcomes for the community.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

• Carry out repairs and maintenance on water mains, service lines, hydrants, tobies, and related assets.
• Complete residential and commercial connections, including backflow preventer installation.
• Support Pipe installation, maintenance, pressure testing, and sterilisation of new mains before connection to the network.
• Install valves, hydrants, and associated fittings to a high standard.
• Work flexibly across planned and reactive maintenance, with some overtime and optional weekend work when needed.

Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with

• A Minimum full Class 2 licence.
• A Level 3 or 4 Water qualification.
• Experience In 3 Waters maintenance, with PE pipe work and pipe welding an advantage.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-focused approach.
• A commitment to safety, wellbeing, and carrying out the inherent requirements of a hands‑on outdoor role.

He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. You’ll have access to:

• Life insurance.
• Medical insurance after the eligibility period.
• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.
• Parental leave top up payment with additional return to work support.
• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

Ko wai mātou | About us

At Fulton Hogan, we’re here to do Good Work that matters. We design, build, operate, and maintain critical infrastructure that connects and cares for communities across New Zealand and Australia. We work side by side, back good ideas, and keep moving forward. That’s what makes this a place where people can do their best work and enjoy being part of the team.

All successful candidates will need to complete and pass a pre‑employment medical and drug screen before starting.