Pipelines Welder Serviceperson

## Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this role

• Permanent position based at Pomare Depot, Lower Hutt
• On the job training and opportunities to progressThis is a full-time position of 40 hours per weekThe remuneration range for this role is $68,420 to $92,568 p.a. depending on skills and experience
• The opportunity
• Wellington Water is seeking a skilled Pipelines Welder Serviceperson to join our Network Operations Team at Pomare where you'll play a vital role ensuring the Wellington region's Bulk Water network delivers safe, reliable, and hygienic water across the community - all while upholding the highest environmental and safety standards.
• Working alongside the Pipe and Fabrication team you will :
• Fabricate, fit, and maintain large-diameter steel pipes on our bulk water network
• Maintain and upgrade the water infrastructure according to precise standards and drawings
• Undertake repairs, inspections, and collaborate closely with internal teams and external contractors to maintain the integrity of the bulk water system
• Keep detailed records to meet compliance and quality expectations
• Participate in on-call rotations and respond to urgent after-hours repairs
• About you
• To be successful in this role you will bring the following :
• A trade certificate in fitting and welding with at least five years' experience in large steel pipe fabrication and repair
• NZ class 1 driver's license (clean and full)
• Competence in welding to ASME 9 standards (or working towards it)
• Proven ability to read and interpret technical drawings and fabricate components with precision
• Strong commitment to health and safety, including confined space work
• Able to understand and complete risk control plans alongside ability to use small plants e.g.) generator and compressor
• Reliable team player with excellent communication skills and a focus on quality and detail
• Benefits
• At Wellington Water, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities.

We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.

Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed.

We're a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart.

Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whanau and Mana.

You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.

| Location : | Wellington - Wairarapa |

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