Mo tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role

The serviceperson’s team are committed to the continual supply of quality water and efficient drainage networks, with minimal interruptions to communities. This can include after-hours service for emergency repairs. With responsibilities including inspections, maintenance of our assets and providing regular and timely reporting on completion of works and condition of assets. You’ll be expected to escalate any issues or deficiencies in a timely manner.

Duties may include;

• Installation and repair of water and drainage connections on all size mains
• Flush and charge water mains
• Ensure wastewater and stormwater piped networks are free flowing.
• Clearing blockages and sewage problems, minimise leaking infrastructure, installing connections and completing network repairs as required.
• Working with various teams and contractors to achieve positive outcomes

This role requires someone with working knowledge of water supply networks and drainage systems. It is preferrable that you have a NZ Certificate in Infrastructure Works, L3 or L4, or a willingness to gain this certificate.

This is a fixed-time role of 40 hours per week for 6 months, based at our Woodmor Road, Blenheim depot.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

• A competitive benefits package (including life and income protection insurance, health insurance, enhanced leave and superannuation*, and relocation support where applicable).
• A wage range between $28.00 to $31.00 per hour (this will depend on the knowledge, skills and experience you have to offer).
• Penal rates for overtime and allowances apply.
• A commitment to your health, safety and wellbeing.
• A fantastic learning environment and support for professional development

*conditions apply

Ko ngā wheako ōu | About you

This role requires someone with:

• Appropriate physical fitness required to cope with heavy manual work with a can-do attitude.
• An ability to read and produce engineering plans/sketches of service installations.
• A Current, clean class 1 licence is a must, with a class 2 an added benefit.
• An understanding and commitment to health and safety in the workplace
• The flexibility to work on an on-call roster that includes shift work and standby.

If you enjoy working outdoors, have a positive attitude, can demonstrate excellent planning and prioritising skills, with good initiative while being a strong team player, then this may be the role for you.

To be considered for this position you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Marlborough District Council is a dynamic, progressive organisation which prides itself on the professionalism it brings to managing a wide range of functions. Our vision is that over the next decade, Marlborough will become a globally connected district of progressive, high-value enterprise, known for its quality lifestyle, desirable location and natural environment.

Marlborough is unique for many reasons. The region offers an array of outdoor pursuits in a distinctive and picturesque landscape. With the Marlborough Sounds, the land and sea offer unlimited accessibility for sport and leisure.

If you’re ready to progress your career with Council - Tono mai | Apply now!

Applications close 5.00 pm on Sunday, 4 January 2026

For further information, or for any questions, please reach out to Brett Walker, Operation and Maintenance Engineer, on Brett.Walker@marlborough.govt.nz