Major Pipelines - Serviceperson
Play a key role supporting the region's bulk water pipeline
- Innovative work, ongoing training opportunities and challenge
- Pomare location
The opportunity
As a Pipelines Serviceperson you'll assist the major pipe and fabrication team to ensure that the Wellington region's Bulk Water network is meeting the needs of the region in an environmentally safe and hygienic manner.
It's a very important and big picture focused role, as in this position you will be contributing to the region's Long-Term Council Community Plan (LTCCP), Annual Plan and Service Level Agreements.
You will:
- undertake works and maintenance on the Bulk Water Assets
- assist with the production of maintenance plans for all equipment
- keep valves and fittings on the Bulk Water Network in serviceable condition
- manage assets wisely by regularly monitoring asset age, condition, and performance
- install flowmeters and other network equipment.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will bring the following:
- A current, full clean NZ driver's licence
- NZQA Level 1 Literacy
- New Zealand National Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Pipeline construction and Maintenance) Level 3 or equivalent qualifications
- Minimum of two years' experience of working in construction environments
- Sound experience using hand and power tools
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 the following:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually
- Formal and informal professional development opportunities
- Five weeks annual leave accrual will be available following two years of continual service
To view a full list of our employee benefits please copy and paste the URL below into your internet browser's address bar: https://careers.wellingtonwater.co.nz/
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, Whanau and Mana.
Applications close: Sunday, 27 July 2025.
How to apply
To view a copy of the position description please copy and paste the URL below into your internet browser's address bar: https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/796324_JobDesc.pdf
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 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.