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Posted 13 August, 2026

Water Treatment Technician

Tradestaff New Zealand
Wellington, WGN, NZ Full Time
Reference: d39a201694f42f84

Job Description

Water Installer Join a leading civil contractor installing and maintaining essential water infrastructure across Wellington. Location: Wellington Start date: Immediate start available Pay rate: $30–$38 per hour, depending on experience, with weekly pay Key Responsibilities Install and maintain water reticulation networks Lay and connect water mains and service pipes Repair water leaks and replace damaged pipework Install valves, hydrants, meters, and associated fittings Excavate and prepare trenches for water infrastructure works Read and work from site plans and specifications Work safely around excavators and other civil plant Carry out pressure testing, flushing, and commissioning of new pipelines Maintain a safe and tidy worksite while following health and safety procedures What You'll Need Previous experience in water reticulation or civil construction Full Class 1 Driver Licence (Class 2 and WTR endorsements advantageous) Experience operating around underground services Ability to read plans and work to specifications Strong work ethic and reliable, team-focused attitude Good level of physical fitness Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test What's In It For You? Competitive pay based on experience Weekly pay PPE provided Ongoing support from the Tradestaff Wellington team Work with respected civil contractors Variety of projects across the Wellington region Potential for ongoing work and career progression Why work with Tradestaff? We're a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience in matching skilled tradies with great opportunities. We're also proud members of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, which means we're committed to high standards and ethical practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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