You’ll be working as part of a tight‑knit, experienced drainage crew delivering stormwater, wastewater, and subsoil drainage works across civil and infrastructure projects. This is a hands‑on role requiring practical site experience and a strong safety mindset.
Benefits
- $29.00 – $36.00 per hour (experience dependent)
- 30‑hour weekly guarantee
- Weekly pay cycle
- Ongoing, long‑term work available
- Opportunity to go permanent
- Install stormwater, wastewater, and subsoil drainage
- Lay pipes, fittings, and drainage structures
- Build manholes, sumps, and catch pits
- Trench, bed, backfill, and reinstate
- Read and work from drainage plans
- Proven hands‑on civil drainage experience
- Holds or working towards relevant NZ drainage or civil infrastructure qualifications (e.g. Infrastructure Works or Drainlaying)
- Ability to work to line, level, and grade
- Experience around live services and excavations
- Class 2 licence (preferred)
This team is hands‑on, safety‑focused, and supportive. People enjoy working here because expectations are clear, workmanship is valued, and everyone pulls their weight on site.
About the Company
Our client is a locally owned contractor specialising in civil drainage works. Known for reliable delivery and experienced crews, they offer consistent work and a strong on‑site team environment.
About Stellar Recruitment
Stellar Recruitment currently operate in Australia and New Zealand. Our global team of recruitment specialists are passionate about the fields we work in so candidates and clients can be sure they are dealing with industry experts who understands their needs.
Temporary work
Temporary work can suit those who want the flexibility of choosing when and where to work. Or while waiting for that perfect permanent role you could enjoy the flexibility of temping, experiencing a variety of different industries and workplace environments.
Assignments can vary in length from ad hoc requests, short or long term, full time or part-time - depending on the requirements of the Client. At times there can be the opportunity for a Temporary role to successfully become a Permanent offer.
Apply by clicking ‘Apply’ or email Reuben Harvey at reuben.h@stellarrecruitment.co.nz if you have any questions.
