Job Description

Mō te tūranga | About the role

Join Fulton Hogan as a Water Serviceperson and become a key part of our Water Maintenance team in Whangārei, Northland. Reporting to the WDC Water Maintenance Operations Manager, you’ll support the Water team to deliver work safely, on time, within budget, and to a high standard across the region.

This is a full-time, permanent role based in Whangārei, with 40 to 70 hours per week. The hourly rate is dependent on your experience and qualifications.

At Fulton Hogan, "Good Work" is about taking responsibility, backing your team, and getting stuck in. You won’t be treated like a number here. You’ll be trusted to do meaningful work, speak up with ideas, and help us keep moving forward together.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

• Respond to faults in a timely manner and complete water quality and operational testing.
• Relocate water service connections and assess whether repair or replacement is needed.
• Dig trenches to required depths by hand or with trenching tools, then lay and connect pipes using the correct materials.
• Read and interpret underground service plans, and locate and protect services during excavation works.
• Monitor plant maintenance and keep accurate, timely, and well-organised records.
• Follow instructions from your supervisor and support any other duties or projects reasonably requested.
• Take part in pre-starts, follow safety, quality, and environmental processes, and speak up when something is not right.
• Look for ways to do the work better and safer, and share ideas with the team.

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

• At Least 2 years’ experience in a similar role, with local experience advantageous.
• A Full Class 1 driver’s licence, with Class 2 and WTR preferred.
• An understanding of the principles and technology of water and wastewater treatment and reticulation.
• Relevant qualifications in Infrastructure Pipelaying, Infrastructure Works (Pipeline Construction and Maintenance or Pipeline Installation) or willingness to obtain on the job.
• A safety-first mindset and commitment to the wellbeing of yourself and others.
• A reliable, practical, and accountable approach, with pride in doing the job well.
• A positive attitude, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to think ahead.
• A team-focused approach, with the ability to learn quickly and follow instructions well.
• The ability to carry out the inherent requirements of the role, including hands-on physical work.

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:

• Medical insurance and Life 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 all about Good Work. That means high standards, low ego, and people who back each other to get the job done right. We’re friendly, and forward moving, ideas matter here, and so does how we treat people.

Our REAL values: Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, and Leadership, drive everything we do. We take the work seriously, not ourselves, and we care about making a real difference for the communities we work in. Our people give back through local causes and initiatives, and we’re always looking for smarter, lower-impact ways to deliver infrastructure and strengthen the places we call home.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

If you’re keen to join a team that values safety, backs good people, and takes pride in doing Good Work, we’d love to hear from you.

All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen before starting employment.