We offer a career pathway to be upskilled or to become qualified
The ability for extra earning through overtime and on call work
Based out of our Pomare Depot with work primarily around Hutt Valley
The opportunity
You will assist with the day-to-day operation of the drainage network, ensuring a continual drainage service with minimal interruptions. You will work on both the wastewater and stormwater networks to:
Ensure a free-flowing wastewater and stormwater piped network
Minimise sewage overflow and pipeline infiltration
Install new connections, complete network repairs, and clear blockages
Inspect and provide routine maintenance of problem areas within the drainage system
Construct and adjust manholes and pipelines
What’s in it for you?
A career in the water industry!
We offer ongoing training, development, and support to gain industry recognised qualifications/ certifications
Company benefits (either Fulton Hogan or Wellington Water)
The ability for extra earning through overtime work
A commitment to your health, safety, and wellbeing
A busy, challenging, and fulfilling job making an impact for generations to come
About you
You will ideally hold experience working independently on a range of basic repairs across the drainage network as well as:
Experience operating small plant and machinery
The ability to use technology (i.e. iPad or tablet) to record information
A full, clean driver’s licence is a must! Class 2, W,T,R advantageous
An understanding and commitment to health and safety in the workplace
You are reliable, and bring hard-working attitude
The flexibility to work on an on-call roster or overtime
About us
Wellington Water works in partnership with Fulton Hogan (an Alliance) to improve three water services across the Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa Regions. The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at Wellington Waters heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment.
The Alliance outcomes are delivered through a combined workforce between Wellington Water and Fulton Hogan, which enables shared resourcing and innovative solutions for the regions water networks.
From 1 July 2026, a new chapter in water services begins. Tiaki Wai will take over responsibility for providing Three Waters Services to approximately 433,000 residents across the Wellington metro regions. Tiaki Wai will own the water assets it operates giving it greater independence to manage and improve water services for current and future communities.
We have a career pathway - placement and applicable rates are based on your existing skills, experience and qualifications.
Applications close: 28 May 2026. We will be reviewing and progressing applications as they’re received, so don’t delay – apply today!
How to apply: use this link to be directed to Wellington Water Career site to make your application.
You will be asked to upload a CV, cover letter, and answer a few short questions about your skills and experience.
All applicants will be required to undergo Pre employment checks: MOJ, NZTA, ACC and Pre employment medical including drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand.
Fulton Hogan has 90 years experience in the transport, water, energy, mining and land development infrastructure sector in New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific.
We create communities from the ground up, starting with our own network of quarries, complemented by our asphalt, emulsion and precast plants and we pride ourselves on being a family company – one which cares about communities and the people in them, especially our customers, suppliers and our people.
Our 10,000+ strong team helps to create, connect, and care for communities; building the roads, ports, airports, infrastructure and property which bring people together.
