About this role
• We offer a significant career path to upskill or become fully qualified
• Fantastic team culture with supportive people leaders
• Roles available at Lower Hutt
The opportunity We have an important job maintaining our most precious assets - water, health, and the environment – and this is your chance to be involved. Our water teams play a critical role in ensuring a continual supply of quality water with minimal interruptions to communities. No two days will be the same as you head out across the Wellington region undertaking a mix of planned and reactive works where you'll:
• Install and repair water connections on all sizes of mains • Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with trade practice • Flush and charge water mains • Work together with various teams and contractors to achieve results
What’s in it for you?
• A career in the water industry! We offer ongoing training, development, and support to gain industry recognised qualifications and certifications • Significant career pathways and supportive people leaders • The ability for extra earning through overtime and on call work • Company benefits depend on employer (Fulton Hogan or Tiaki Wai) • A commitment to your health, safety, and wellbeing • A busy, challenging, and fulfilling job making an impact for generations to come About you To be successful in this role you will bring:
• Experience in the water industry or the civil/construction industry, with the ability to use hand tools, small plant and machinery • The ability to use technology (i.e. iPad or tablet) to record information • An understanding and commitment to health and safety in the workplace • A full, clean driver’s licence (you must have a full class 1 licence to be considered), Class 2, W,T,F endorsements would be advantageous • First Aid, Confined Spaces, working at height certificates would be beneficial • You need to be reliable, and bring a hard-working attitude with you • The flexibility to work overtime and on a roster than includes shift work/ on call • A willingness to complete further studies and work towards the Connexis Infrastructure works qualification.
About us Tiaki Wai works in partnership with Fulton Hogan (An Alliance) to improve three water services across the Wellington Region. 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. The Alliance outcomes are delivered through a combined workforce between Tiaki Wai and Fulton Hogan, which enables shared resourcing and innovative solutions for the regions water networks. We have a career pathway - placement and applicable rates are based on your existing skills, experience and qualifications. To view a copy of the position description: click here for Trainee and Serviceperson Water
Applications close 9 August 2026. We will be reviewing and progressing applications as they’re received, so don’t delay – apply today!
How to apply: Use this link to apply on the Tiaki Wai careers page.
You will be asked to upload a CV, cover letter, and answer a few short questions about your skills and experience.
All applicants will be required to undergo Pre employment checks: MOJ, NZTA, ACC and Pre employment medical including drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand.