Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
Permanent Nightshift based out of our Porirua Depot with work around Wellington region Weekly wages with more earning potential through paid overtime Roles available for our dedicated Nightshift team The opportunity It’s…
Skills: Water Connection Installation, Water Main Repair, Hand Tool Proficiency, Small Plant Operation, Machinery Operation
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Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand • On-site
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Maintain water assets by installing and repairing water connections and mains across the Wellington region. Perform both planned and reactive works to ensure a continual supply of quality water to communities.
Requires hands-on experience in the water industry and a full, clean NZ class 1 driver's license. Candidates must be able to perform manual labor and use technology for recording information.
Permanent Nightshift based out of our Porirua Depot with work around Wellington region
Weekly wages with more earning potential through paid overtime
Roles available for our dedicated Nightshift team
It’s an important job maintaining our most precious assets - water, health, and the environment – and here’s your chance to be involved.
Our water teams play a critical role in ensuring a continual supply of quality water with minimal interruptions to communities. No two days will be the same as you head out across the Wellington region undertaking a mix of planned and reactive works where you'll:
Install and repair water connections on all sizes of mains
Work on jobs of all shapes and sizes
Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with trade practice
Flush and charge water mains
Work together with various teams and contractors to achieve results
To find out more about the water teams, qualification pathway and what we are offering please visit our information website here.
Become part of a dedicated nightshift crew, working five nights a week from Sunday through to Thursday, with shifts running from 8pm to 6.30am.
We support ongoing training and development for your certifications and qualifications
A commitment to your health, safety, and wellbeing
An active, challenging, and fulfilling job making a pathway to a rewarding career path for life.
We offer remuneration based on your current tickets, licencing, and experience, to enquire about skilled remuneration starting points please feel free to contact us.
Hands on experience in the water industry, with the ability to use hand tools, small plant and machinery
A reliable, hard-working, and can-do attitude.
The ability to use technology (i.e., iPad or tablet) to record information.
An understanding and commitment to health and safety in the workplace.
A full, clean driver’s NZ class 1 Licence is a must & class 2, WTR is an added benefit.
Enjoy working outdoors and can complete manual labour tasks.
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.
To view a copy of the position description: click here
To apply for the role, click on the ”apply” button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site, please note if you are a Wellington Water employee please apply using your work email.
For further information, email: [email protected]
All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen, MOJ, ACC and NZTA checks.
We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities.
We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply.
Our water, our future.
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.
Offices: Level 4, IBM Building, 25 Victoria Street, Petone, Lower Hutt, Wellington 5012, NZ
Our water, our future.
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.
Offices: Level 4, IBM Building, 25 Victoria Street, Petone, Lower Hutt, Wellington 5012, NZ
