Trainee Serviceperson Water

We offer a significant career path to upskill or become fully qualified Fantastic team culture with supportive people leaders Roles available at our Porirua depot 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 drivers' 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 that includes shift work/ on call A willingness to complete further studies and work towards the Connexis Infrastructure works qualification. 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. 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 oversees 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. Applications close 7 September. We are driven by fresh ideas and opportunities. We aim to do more and do better - for our people, our communities and the countries that we work in. As an employer, we know this relationship is a two-way street. We're always looking for people who are passionate about the work they do. If that's you, we'd like to invite you to become part of our family and join us in the good work we do. #J-18808-Ljbffr