Pipelines Welder Serviceperson
Join our Network Operations Team at Pomare where you’ll play a vital role ensuring the Wellington region’s Bulk Water network delivers safe, reliable, and hygienic water across the community.
- Are you an experienced welder / fabricator looking to make a real impact in your community?
- Permanent position based at Pomare Depot, Lower Hutt
- On the job training & opportunities to progress
This is a 12 month fixed-term, full-time position of 40 hours per week
The remuneration range for this role is $68,420 to $92,568 p.a. depending on skills and experience
The opportunity
Wellington Water is seeking a skilled Pipelines Welder Serviceperson to join our Network Operations Team at Pomare where you’ll play a vital role ensuring the Wellington region’s Bulk Water network delivers safe, reliable, and hygienic water across the community - all while upholding the highest environmental and safety standards.
Working alongside the Pipe and Fabrication team you will:
- Fabricate, fit, and maintain large-diameter steel pipes on our bulk water network
- Maintain and upgrade the water infrastructure according to precise standards and drawings
- Undertake repairs, inspections, and collaborate closely with internal teams and external contractors to maintain the integrity of the bulk water system
- Keep detailed records to meet compliance and quality expectations
- Participate in on-call rotations and respond to urgent after-hours repairs
About you
To be successful in this role you will bring:
- A trade certificate in fitting and welding with at least 5 years’ experience in large steel pipe fabrication and repair
- NZ Class 1 Driver’s License (clean and full)
- Competence in welding to ASME 9 standards (or working towards it)
- Proven ability to read and interpret technical drawings and fabricate components with precision
- Strong commitment to health and safety, including confined space work
- Able to understand and complete risk control plans alongside ability to use small plants e.g.) generator & compressor
- Reliable team player with excellent communication skills and a focus on quality and detail
Benefits
At Wellington Water, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.
Our benefits include:
- Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually
- Formal and informal professional development opportunities
- 5 weeks annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual service
For a full list of our employee benefits click here.
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.
Applications close: Tuesday 30th October 2025
How to apply
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: JoinUs@wellingtonwater.co.nz
Applicants for safety sensitive roles will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.
- Department
- Network Operations
- Role
- Network Operations & Engineering
- 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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