Pipelines Welder Serviceperson

Overview

Are you an experienced welder / fabricator looking to make a real impact in your community?

Permanent position based at Pomare Depot, Lower Hutt

On the job training & opportunities to progress

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 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 :

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 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 & 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 benefits include :

Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually

Formal and informal professional development opportunities

5 weeks annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual service

For a full list of our employee benefits, click here.

About us

Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa.

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 water services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whanau and Mana.

Applications close

Applications close : Tuesday 30th October 2025

How to apply

To view a copy of the position description : read here

To apply for the role, click on the "apply" button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site.

If you are a Wellington Water employee please apply using your work email.

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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 eligible to obtain a working visa.

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