Serviceperson Reinstatements - Porirua

• We offer a significant career path to upskill or become fully qualified

• Fantastic team culture with supportive people leaders

• Based at our Porirua Depot with work around the wider Wellington region

The opportunity

We have roles available in our Reinstatements team. The purpose of the role is to complete the reinstatement of roads, footpaths, berms and other land following completion of water infrastructure works.

The role requires the job holder to be capable and competent to work with concrete and asphalt, able to communicate with both internal and external customers, and to ensure there is a high level of service delivered to our wider customers.

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Asphalting, concreting, general building/construction experience

• Competence in operating plant and machinery

• A clean drivers licence (Full class 1 is a must!) with WTR endorsements/class 2 preferred

• The ability to use technology (i.e. iPad or tablet) to record information

• An understanding and commitment to health and safety in the workplace

• You need to be reliable, and bring a hard-working attitude with you.

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.

To view a copy of the position description: Click here.

Applications close 25th of 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 the “apply” button or visit 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.