He kōrero mō mātou | About Watercare
Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata
When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy
Now is an exciting time to join Watercare, we're planning to spend $14 billion over the next 10 years to ensure we can continue to support our growing city in a climate-resilient way. When you average that out, that's an investment of $3.8 million every day!
He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role
Based in Māngere, this is a great opportunity to join our close‑knit Drainage Team where your skills and experience will make a real difference every day.
You’ll enjoy a varied and hands‑on role, working both independently and alongside a supportive team, with opportunities to build your expertise across a range of drainage services.
In this role, you’ll get the chance to:
- Unblock and clean pipes using high‑pressure jetting and vacuum loading
- Carry out reactive and planned maintenance on pump stations
- Be involved in civil works, pipe repairs, and manhole replacements
- Use CCTV technology to investigate faults and diagnose issues
- Respond to urgent call-outs, making a valuable contribution to the community
You’ll also play an important role in representing us in the community, building positive relationships with customers and the public through your professionalism and communication.
Ngā pūkenga e rapu nei mātou | About you
We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of a team that gets the job done safely and to a high standard. You’ll be someone who is reliable, adaptable, and comfortable working in a role where no two days are the same.
You will bring:
- A full NZ driver’s licence (ideally Class 2)
- Willingness to participate in a standby roster, with support from the team
- Experience in utilities or drainage, or transferable skills from a similar hands‑on environment
- Confidence using hand tools and working in practical, outdoor settings
- A strong sense of responsibility and reliability
- A genuine commitment to health and safety—for yourself, your team, and the public
Most importantly, you’ll be a strong communicator who enjoys interacting with people and delivering great service.
Ngā hua mōu | What's in it for you
We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including:
• Training and development opportunities
• Life and income protection insurance plans
• Generous parental leave
• Employee discounts at a range of large retailers
Me pēhea te tono mai | How to Apply
Come and join our team! If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a fantastic team then please apply online today - careers.watercare.co.nz.
Skills Required
- Full New Zealand driver's licence
- Class 2 licence (ideally)
- Willingness to participate in a standby roster
- Experience in utilities or drainage, or transferable hands-on experience
- Confidence using hand tools and working outdoors
- Strong sense of responsibility and reliability
- Commitment to health and safety
- Strong communication and customer service skills
What We Do
At Watercare we’re proud to provide a lifeline service to the people of Auckland, while protecting the environment for future generations. Every day we provide the highest quality drinking water to 1.7 million Aucklanders, and take it away again once it’s been used in the sink or flushed down the loo. Without using chemicals, we treat wastewater to a very high standard and safely return it to the environment. We also plan for new and upgraded infrastructure far into the future to ensure we can meet the needs of our fast-growing city. We operate assets worth more than $9 billion – but it’s our people who are our most valuable assets. Our staff are passionate, motivated and trustworthy people who are the leaders in their fields. They’re not afraid of a challenge and are constantly looking for new ways of improving our processes and the service we offer our customers. If this sounds like you, please visit our careers centre to see our job vacancies and be notified of future opportunities: https://careers.watercare.co.nz
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