Serviceperson Drainage
Build your career on our frontline! You'll work on a range of planned and reactive maintenance to the drainage network (wastewater and stormwater).
Significant career paths to upskill or become qualified
The ability for earning extra through overtime work
Based at our Pomare Depot, Lower Hutt
This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week with more potential earnings through overtime and on call work. The total remuneration range for this role is between $56,881 to $80,303 (including KiwiSaver) depending on your skills and experience.
The opportunity
You will assist with the day-to-day operation of the drainage network. This is working on both the wastewater and stormwater networks to:
Ensure a free-flowing wastewater and stormwater piped network
Minimise sewage overflow and pipeline infiltration
Install new connections, complete network repairs, and clear blockages
Inspect and provide routine maintenance of problem areas within the drainage system
Construct and adjust manholes and pipelines
What’s in it for you?
A career in the water industry! We offer ongoing training, development, and support to gain industry recognised qualifications/ certifications
Career progression with our established career pathway
The ability for extra earning through overtime and, on call work
A commitment to your health, safety, and wellbeing
A busy, challenging, and fulfilling job making an impact for generations to come
About you
You will ideally hold experience working on a range of basic repairs across the drainage network as well as:
Experience operating small plant and machinery
The ability to use technology (i.e. iPad or tablet) to record information
A full, clean driver’s licence is a must! Class 2, W,T,F advantageous
An understanding and commitment to health and safety in the workplace
You are reliable, and bring hard-working attitude
The flexibility to work on a roster than includes shift work/ standby
About us
Wellington Water works in partnership with Fulton Hogan (in 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.
Applications close: Monday 19 January 2026
We will be reviewing and progressing applications as they’re received, so don’t delay – apply today!
How to apply
Click here to view a copy of the position description
To apply for the role, click on the ”apply” button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site.
For further information, email: JoinUs@wellingtonwater.co.nz
Applicants for safety sensitive roles will be required to undergo pre employment medical including drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. As this role involves exposure to wastewater inoculations are provided.
You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand.
- Department
- Network Maintenance (Alliance)
- Role
- Service Delivery
- Locations
- Pomare Depot
Pomare Depot
Staff benefits
1. Inclusive Culture: It is important to us that people love our culture. We embrace a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusivity is at our core. Our team is united by passion, dedication, and a shared care for water and our community.
2. Safety and Support: We provide an Employee Assistance Scheme for crucial personal support, along with wellbeing and lifestyle education delivered through our Wellbe Team, ensuring you feel supported in and out of the workplace.
3. Health is Wealth: We prioritise your health with an annual voluntary health "warrant of fitness," immunisations, and flu vaccinations. Moreover, enjoy annual subsidised vision testing and contributions toward glasses to ensure clear vision.
4. Work-Life Balance: Where possible there is access to flexible work practices. And take advantage of our annual leave, reaching five weeks after three years of service, and 10 days sick leave from starting with us. In addition, take one paid day a year for your personal Wellbeing. We also offer parental leave and partner entitlements to support you during significant life moments.
5. Comprehensive Benefits: We have partnered with providers for discounted Southern Cross medical insurance, periodic vision and hearing tests, and eyewear subsidies. You can also access discounts at a range of retailers via Boost. Gain access to top-notch gear, machinery, PPE, and tools, fostering a safe work environment if you are “on the tools”. We also offer a staff referral bonus paid when a person is recruited for a senior front line position, and we may offer relocation support if you need to move into the district to work here.
6. Professional Growth: Grow your skills with a range of development opportunities. Boosting your personal and work career.
7. Community Connection: You can take one paid day a year to participate in voluntary work on a water-related activity. And maybe join our active Waiata group and be part of a community that works together, sings, and thrives together.
About Wellington Water
Wellington Water is owned by the Hutt, Porirua, Upper Hutt and Wellington city, South Wairarapa District, and the Greater Wellington Regional councils
The work Wellington Water does is vital and rewarding. We’re tangata tiaki for Wellington’s water, and caretakers of our water infrastructure. Every day, we work to ensure that our communities have access to safe, sufficient, reliable and efficient water services. WWL is growing, and opportunities are growing along with it. It’s a transformative time in the industry.
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