• We offer a significant career path to upskill or become fully qualified
• Fantastic team culture with supportive people leaders
• Roles available at Porirua

Are you looking for a hands-on role where you can make a real difference to your community? Tiaki Wai is seeking a motivated and reliable Serviceperson Drainage to help maintain and improve the region’s wastewater and stormwater networks. This is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career in the infrastructure industry while working alongside an experienced and supportive team.

The opportunity

What you'll be doing

• Maintaining and repairing drainage and stormwater infrastructure
• Installing, unblocking and repairing drainage pipes, mains, valves and connections
• Setting and repairing manhole covers and frames
• Operating CCTV equipment, jetting and root-cutting equipment
• Using small plant and machinery, including excavators in safe environments
• Responding to drainage overflows and emergency situations
• Participating in the standby roster and callout duties
• Communicating professionally with customers and stakeholders
• Working safely while following environmental and quality standards

What’s in it for you?

• Permanent, stable employment
• A career in the water industry! We offer ongoing training, development, and support to gain industry recognised qualifications and certifications
• Supportive team environment that values collaboration and continuous improvement
• The ability for extra earning through overtime and on call work
• A commitment to your health, safety, and wellbeing
• Meaningful work that helps keep essential community services running every day

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• You need to be reliable, and bring a hard-working attitude with you
• Have your full class 1 licence (minimum) with the ability to gain your WTR and Class 2 licence
• Experience in the 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
• First Aid, Confined Spaces, working at height certificates would be beneficial
• 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). 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.

Tiaki Wai manages public-owned extensive water infrastructure and oversee the delivery of safe and reliable services for our communities. We focus on long-term investment, asset management, maintenance, and delivering major infrastructure projects that support public health, environmental protection, and regional growth. As an council-owned organisation we are responsible for managing the delivery of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services across Hutt Valley, Porirua, and Wellington.

Water is a precious taonga. At Tiaki Wai, we put care into every drop and are guided by our values of Integrity, Care, and Leadership. We work directly with water consumers and in partnership with councils and mana whenua to deliver better water outcomes for current and future generations.

We have a career pathway - placement and applicable rates are based on your existing skills, experience and qualifications.

Use this link to view a copy of the position description - Serviceperson Drainage

Applications close 1st November 2026. We will be reviewing and progressing applications as they’re received, so don’t delay – apply today!

How to apply:

To apply for the role, click on this link to be redirected to the Tiaki Wai Careers site. 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.