Serviceperson Drainage

• We offer a significant career path to upskill or become fully qualified
• Fantastic team culture with supportive people leaders
• Roles available at Porirua

The opportunity

Are you practical, hands-on, and looking to build a rewarding career in essential infrastructure? Join our Drainage team and help keep Wellington’s wastewater and stormwater networks operating safely and effectively. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, gain industry qualifications, and work alongside experienced professionals delivering critical services to our communities.

No two days are the same. You'll be involved in maintenance, repairs, emergency response, customer interactions, and network improvement works while developing your technical knowledge and practical experience in the drainage reticulation industry.

As part of the role you will be involved in:

• Maintaining, repairing, and unblocking wastewater and stormwater networks
• Installing and repairing drainage pipes, mains, valves, and manhole covers
• Carrying out jetting, rodding, root cutting, CCTV inspections, and network maintenance activities
• Operating small plant and equipment safely and effectively
• Reading and interpreting utility plans and network information
• Completing compliance checks, risk assessments, and work records using mobile technology
• Participating in the standby and callout roster
• Providing excellent customer service and communicating professionally with the public
• Following all health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements at all times.

What’s in it for you?

• A career in the water industry! We offer ongoing training, development, and support to gain industry recognised qualifications and certifications
• The ability for extra earning through overtime and on call work
• Company benefits depend on employer (Fulton Hogan or Wellington Water)
• A commitment to your health, safety, and wellbeing
• A busy, challenging, and fulfilling job making an impact for generations to come

About You

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Experience carrying out basic drainage network maintenance and repairs
• A Class 1 and Class 2 Full New Zealand Driver Licence
• W, T and R endorsements (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• The ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a team environment
• A proactive approach to health, safety, and environmental
• Holds the New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works Level 3 (Stormwater and Wastewater Pipeline Construction and Maintenance). Or willingness to work towards.
• The flexibility to work overtime and on a roster than includes shift work/ on call

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.

Click here to view a copy of the Serviceperson position description

Applications close 6 July 2026. We will be reviewing and progressing applications as they’re received, so don’t delay – apply today!

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.

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.