Certifying Plumber / Gasfitter / Drainlayer
Certifying Plumber / Gasfitter / Drainlayer – Flexible, Hands-On & Fun!
Are you a skilled Plumber, Gasfitter, or Drainlayer looking for a role that’s challenging, rewarding, and enjoyable? Want to work somewhere you can mentor, certify work, and stay hands-on, all while enjoying flexible hours and a family-oriented team?
We’re looking for a motivated Certifying Plumber/Gasfitter/Drainlayer to join our close-knit team. Based in beautiful Rotorua, you’ll have access to forests, mountain biking, hot pools, lakes, fishing, and more—right on your doorstep.
This role blends hands-on work, certifying responsibilities, and mentoring apprentices, with flexible hours and availability for technical support. Perfect if you’re semi-retired, looking for better work-life balance, or more job variety.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Certifying plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying work across residential and commercial projects
- Mentoring apprentices and tradespeople
- Providing technical advice and support to the team
- Working closely with our Operations Manager to keep projects running smoothly
- A mix of hands-on work and technical/office support
What You’ll Get:
- Competitive pay: $40–$50 per hour (based on experience)
- Flexible hours with some set availability for mentoring and technical guidance
- Work phone, and up to $2000 tool allowance.
- We assist with moving costs up to $1000 for relocations.
- Company vehicle for work use
- Paid birthday day off ??
- Tool allowance, PPE & smart uniform provided
- A supportive, family-oriented team
- Work on interesting and varied projects across the Bay of Plenty
- Who We’re Looking For:
- Certifying Plumber, Gasfitter, or Drainlayer with a current practising licence
- Confident on the tools and in certifying/mentoring duties
- Enjoys mentoring and providing technical guidance
- Reliable, organised, and comfortable balancing set hours with flexible work
- Clean, full NZ driver’s licence
- NZ residency
Apply now by sending your CV (or just reach out for a chat) to Sara: admin@rpg22.co.nz - applications close 30th October 2026.
Call Sara on 0278113121
Hands-on work, certifying responsibility, mentoring, flexibility, and a family-oriented team—this is the ultimate tradie role.
Referral Bonus:Know someone perfect for the job? Refer them and earn $1,000 if we hire them (and they stick around for at least 6 months).
Discover more at http://www.rawlinsonplumbing.co.nz and follow us on Facebook at Rawlinson Plumbing and Gas.
Applicants should have NZ residency. Don’t miss out—apply now and be part of Rotorua’s best! ??