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Pipelines Welder Serviceperson

Wellington WaterWellington, Wellington, New Zealand

3 days ago

Job description

Pipelines Welder Serviceperson – Wellington Water

Join to apply for the Pipelines Welder Serviceperson role at Wellington Water .

This is a 12-month fixed-term, full-time position of 40 hours per week. The 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, Lower Hutt, where you’ll play a vital role ensuring the Wellington region’s Bulk Water network delivers safe, reliable, and hygienic water across the community 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 :

A trade certificate in fitting and welding with at least 5 years’ experience in large steel pipe fabrication and repair

NZ Class 1 Driver’s Licence (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, we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer development opportunities. We prioritise safety and wellbeing.

Our Benefits Include

Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually

Formal and informal professional development opportunities

5 weeks annual leave accrual available after two years of continual service

For a full list of employee benefits, click here.

About Us

Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. We provide safe drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and manage the stormwater network. We are a multi-council owned entity responsible for infrastructure and service delivery. Our values are Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.

Applications close : Tuesday 30 October 2025.

How To Apply

To view a copy of the position description : click here

To apply for the role, click the applied button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site. If you are a Wellington Water employee, please apply using your work email.

For further information, email :

Applicants for safety sensitive roles will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain a working visa.

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