- Continuous training and development programme
- Work towards trade qualification
- Permanent opportunities, Porirua, Wellington and Lower Hutt
The opportunity
Our serviceperson 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 and South Wairarapa regions undertaking a mix of planned and reactive works where 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, minimize 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 tickets, certifications, and qualifications
- Significant career pathways and supportive people leaders
- Additional five days leave per annum after two years' service and additional domestic leave above minimum requirement
- Wellbeing and safety support programmes such as EAP and an additional wellbeing day once per annum
- Opportunities to work additional hours for higher earnings
- Free vision and hearing testing and discounts on corrective lenses, and various NZ retailers including Southern Cross Health Insurance
- 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, licensing and experience, to enquire about skilled remuneration starting points please feel free to contact us.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
- 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 licence class 1 is a must
- enjoyment working outdoors and can complete manual labour tasks
- a reliable, hard-working, and can-do attitude
- the flexibility to work on an on-call roster than includes shift work and standby, after three to six months
- Class 2, Civil or Water experience is ideal and will lead to a higher remuneration starting point.
About us
Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. We're a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.
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; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.
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: JoinUs@wellingtonwater.co.nz
