Water Serviceperson - New Plymouth

*Protecting the health of our water.

We believe that’s worth caring about.*

About Us

At Citycare Water, we’re proud to be the country’s largest dedicated experts in three waters – around 600 good people, making it happen across 10 locations. We specialise in water network maintenance and reticulation renewal construction. We service almost a quarter of properties nationwide; and we maintain over 20,000kms of pipe network. That’s 2X the length of the NZ’s state highways! Water may seem like such an everyday thing. but that’s what makes it so important. every day, every living thing needs it.

So, join us on our mission to ensure every community has access to safe water for life - we believe that’s worth striving for.

About the job:

We’re looking for an experienced Water Serviceperson to join our team of everyday heroes in New Plymouth!

If you’re practical, hands-on and enjoy work that makes a real difference to your community, we’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re already experienced in the water industry or ready to take the next step in your career, we’re interested in hearing from you.

This role involves

Repairing leaking water mains

Repairing and installing service pipes and leaking hydrants

Repairing meter connections and replacing meters when required

Servicing valves and hydrants

Trenching, excavation and operating plant and equipment

General labouring and supporting the wider team as required

What you’ll need:

We’re looking for someone who is reliable, safety-focused and enjoys being part of a team. Ideally, you’ll have:

Previous experience in the water industry, plumbing experience, or a strong interest in developing a career in the sector.

A Class 1 licence and confidence driving a manual vehicle

Wheels, Tracks and Rollers licence endorsements

Experience with trenching and excavation

Confidence operating plant and equipment

A Level 4 National Certificate in Water Reticulation, or be working towards one is desirable

Don’t tick every box? That’s okay. If you have relevant experience, a great attitude and the willingness to learn, we’d still encourage you to apply.

All preferred candidates will be required to complete preemployment checks to the employer’s satisfaction. These checks include but are not limited to, Ministry of Justice criminal conviction report, medical assessment, and drug and alcohol testing.

If you have any further questions, please email [email protected]

Benefits and culture:

At our core, we believe that diverse teams drive better outcomes. We're proud to support and invest in initiatives that create a workplace where everyone feels they belong:

Perks such as discounted health insurance, mental health first aiders, regular health check-ups, flu vaccinations and access to our employee assistance programme.

Our Women in Water network provides resources, support and opportunities to thrive as a woman in your career and life in general. This wāhine-only environment is a safe space to connect, ask questions, share thoughts and experiences, support each other and have some fun.

Employee benefits and discounts via BOOST.

Making Waves – Reward & Recognition Program: We celebrate team members who truly live our values through our Making Waves program, recognising and rewarding outstanding contributions every quarter

You’re covered from your very first day, with bereavement leave and five days’ sick leave available right from the start.

Our culture values different perspectives and we provide mentorship and training to help all team members succeed and progress in their careers.

Find out more:

Visit our Careers page to hear from our people about what it’s like working for Citycare Water; and visit out News section to read about the work we do protecting the health of our water in our local communities.

We encourage all applicants, regardless of their background or experience, to apply if they feel they are a good fit for the role. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and believes that every member of our team brings unique perspectives and strengths to our company.