· 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 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 a roster than includes shift work/standby
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.
Applications close: 6 April 2026. We will be reviewing and progressing applications as they’re received, so don’t delay – apply today!
How to apply
Click here to view a copy of the position description
How to apply:
To apply for the role, click on the “apply” button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site. You will be asked to upload a CV, cover letter, and answer a few short questions about your skills and experience.
For further information, email: JoinUs@wellingtonwater.co.nz
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.
Our water, our future.
Wellington Water is a Council Controlled Organisation (CCO) that manages the water infrastructure assets on behalf of Wellington, Hutt, Upper Hutt and Porirua city councils, South Wairarapa District Council, and Greater Wellington Regional Council, from source to sea. This includes all three waters - water supply, stormwater and wastewater.
We supply water, plan, investigate, design, project manage and maintain pipes, reservoirs and pump stations in the region. We are passionate about water conservation, efficiency and providing the best level of service for ratepayers in the Wellington region.
Want to work with us?
People work at Wellington Water because they want to make a difference. If you want to help deliver great outcomes to the community and influence the health, environment and wellbeing of the region, then our fast-paced company wants to hear from you!
We’re always on the lookout for great engineers, planners, operators and business folk with a passion and interest in the environment and the water industry.
In our fun, family friendly and flexible working environment, you will thrive if you value collaboration, hard work and delivering results.
If this sounds like you, then register your interest in working for us today at https://careers.wellingtonwater.co.nz/ and hear what’s it’s like to work at Wellington Water from the people who work here.
