Serviceperson - Water Industry

Looking for qualified level 3 & 4 Servicepersons with Civil or Water experience

You will be working in the Alliance, either for Tiaki Wai or Fulton Hogan

Permanent opportunities, Porirua, Wellington and Lower Hutt

The opportunity

Our Serviceperson role is not related to drain laying - our teams play a critical role in ensuring a continual supply of quality water with minimal interruptions to communities and ensuring our drainage networks are free flowing and repaired promptly. Working in either our Drainage, Water or Roading Department in the Reinstatement team, no two days will be the same as you head out across the Wellington region undertaking a mix of planned and reactive works.

You will:

install and repair water and drainage connections on all size mains

work on jobs of all shapes and sizes

flush and charge water mains

ensure a free-flowing wastewater and stormwater piped network is maintained

complete network repairs, clear blockages and sewage problems, minimise leaking infrastructure, installing connections

construct and adjust manholes and pipelines or be a part of a team attending different locations to reinstate roads, footpaths and berms which includes concreting and general labouring

work together with various teams and contractors to achieve positive outcomes.

To find out more about the Water, Drainage and Reinstatement teams, qualification pathway and what we are offering please visit our information website here.

What's in it for you?

Ongoing training and development for certifications and qualifications

significant career pathways and supportive people leaders

a commitment to your health, safety, and wellbeing

an active, challenging, and fulfilling job making a pathway to a rewarding career path for life

remuneration based on your current tickets, licencing, and experience, to enquire about skilled remuneration starting points please feel free to contact us

benefits depending on your allocation to Fulton Hogan or Tiaki Wai.

About you

To be successful in this role you will:

have a reliable, hard-working, and can-do attitude

have the ability to use technology (i.e., iPad or tablet) to record information

have an understanding and commitment to health and safety in the workplace

have a full, clean driver's NZ class 1 licence (a must) and class 2 an added benefit

enjoy working outdoors and be able to complete manual labour tasks

have the flexibility to work on an on-call roster than includes shift work and standby.

About us

Tiaki Wai works in partnership with Fulton Hogan (An Alliance) to improve three water services across the Wellington Region. The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values.

The Alliance outcomes are delivered through a combined workforce between Tiaki Wai and Fulton Hogan, which enables shared resourcing and innovative solutions for the regions water networks.

How to apply

To apply for the role, click on the "apply" button. Please note only online applications will be accepted. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, please apply today!

To apply for this role, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand.

For further information, or a copy of the position description following this link or email: [email protected]

Applicants for safety sensitive roles will be required to undergo pre employment checks including drug and alcohol testing, MOJ, NZTA, ACC checks prior to commencing employment with Tiaki Wai Alliance. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.