Our Maintenance Delivery team are the ones that make sure the pipes are in place for us to turn on our taps and flush the toilet! Working in crews across the city they construct, maintain and fix our underground network for water, stormwater, and wastewater.  

He angituutanga: The opportunity

We'll pay for you to complete your Infrastructure Works qualifications !

​Do you like working on pumps or have a mechanical background? We have a role in our Wastewater team that includes managing and maintaining our pump stations and assets.

On any given day you could be working on a variety of tasks which include:

• ​Fixing a leak
• Replacing/repairing a pump or working in a small pump station
• ​Sorting out a blocked pipe 
• ​Attending an emergency flood /overflow
• ​Maintaining a drain or pipe system
• ​Working at one of our Treatment Plants or reservoirs

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

• Experience in the trade or civil industry.
• Mechanical type background. 
• Prepared to work in all weather conditions and physically fit.
• Commitment to completing a NZQA qualification.
• Can pass a pre-employment medical. 
• Able to keep accurate records, both written and electronically.
• Able to work unsupervised and follow instructions.
• Able to communicate to colleagues and public in a positive manner.
• Available to be rostered on-call afterhours.
• Full NZ Drivers Licence (Class 2 would be an advantage).

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary? 

Competitive pay rates + Allowances + Overtime

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer 

• We'll pay for you to complete your Infrastructure Works qualifications 
• Two Wellbeing days per year.
• Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted. membership rates for family members.
• Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
• Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

Me Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now! 

• View the position description
• Click apply
• ​Complete your application.

Applications close: 30/05/2025

Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. This role is Safety Sensitive so a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol test will be required. View more information about these checks and our commitment to the Privacy act here by clicking here

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings. 

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.