Experienced Water Service Technician - Nightshift

Job Overview

This permanent nightshift position is based at Tiaki Wai's Porirua Depot, involving work throughout the Wellington region. Join a committed nightshift team ensuring essential water infrastructure is maintained efficiently, with scope for overtime earnings paid weekly.

Key Duties

• Perform installation and repairs on various sizes of water mains connections.
• Handle diverse assignments, both planned and emergency reactive tasks.
• Follow established trade practices to guarantee quality workmanship.
• Flush and pressure-charge water mains as required.
• Collaborate effectively with multiple teams and contractors to achieve operational goals.

Work Schedule and Benefits

• Night shifts five nights weekly, Sunday to Thursday, from 8:00 pm to 6:30 am, each shift lasting 10 hours.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and certification support to advance your qualifications.
• Strong focus on employee health, safety, and wellbeing.
• A dynamic and fulfilling role offering a long-term career path.
• Remuneration commensurate with tickets, licenses, and experience; inquiries encouraged.
• Additional benefits include KiwiSaver employer contributions, fuel discounts, parental leave top-ups with return-to-work assistance, family scholarships, career advancement options, retail discounts, and life insurance coverage.

About the Employer

Tiaki Wai partners with Fulton Hogan in an alliance aimed at enhancing water services across the Greater Wellington area. The organization values water as a vital taonga and is committed to community and environmental stewardship through a skilled, innovative workforce.

Candidate Profile

• Must hold Connexis Level 3 or 4 certification in Pipeline Construction and Maintenance (Water strand).
• Five or more years of experience in the water sector with proficiency in using hand tools, small machinery, and plant.
• Demonstrates reliability, strong work ethic, and a proactive approach.
• Comfortable utilizing technology such as tablets or iPads for data recording.
• Understands and practices rigorous health and safety standards.
• Holds a full, clean NZ Class 1 driver’s license; Class 2 and WTR advantageous.
• Enjoys outdoor work and capable of performing manual labor tasks.

Additional Information

• All successful applicants must pass pre-employment health assessments, drug screening, and background checks including MOJ, ACC, and NZTA verifications.
• Diversity and equal opportunity employment are actively promoted.
• Applications are accepted promptly with a closing date of 24 August 2026.