Trades Assistant | Pumps |amp| Storage |Christchurch|

Protecting the health of our water.
We believe that’s worth caring about.

About Us



At Citycare Water, we’re proud to be the country’s largest dedicated experts in three waters – around 600 good people, making it happen across 10 locations. We specialise in water network maintenance and reticulation renewal construction. We service almost a quarter of properties nationwide; and we maintain over 20,000kms of pipe network. That’s 2X the length of the NZ’s state highways! Water may seem like such an everyday thing. but that’s what makes it so important. every day, every living thing needs it.

So, join us on our mission to ensure every community has access to safe water for life - we believe that’s worth striving for.



About the job:



We’re looking for a Trade Assistant to join our Pumps Storage Team here in Christchurch!



In this role you will be repairing and maintaining LPSS pumps, mechanical assets and pipework associated with water and wastewater pump station infrastructure. Due to the diverse nature of the role, you must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.



What you’ll need:



Ideally you will have previous experience working on water and wastewater infrastructure and some welding experience.
Holding a Traffic Management qualification, would be extremely advantageous.
You will need to be physically fit and health and safety focused.
A full class 1 licence is also essential.


All preferred candidates will be required to complete preemployment checks to the employer’s satisfaction. These checks include but are not limited to, ministry of Justice criminal conviction report, medical assessment, and drug and alcohol testing.



Benefits and culture:



We offer an inclusive and vibrant company culture where effort is rewarded, fresh ideas are welcome, and success is celebrated. No two days are ever the same, and the opportunities are limitless. We also prioritise job security and are committed to supporting our people through good times and bad.



Find out more:

Visit our Careers page to hear from our people about what it’s like working for Citycare Water; and visit out News section to read about the work we do protecting the health of our water in our local communities.

We encourage all applicants, regardless of their background or experience, to apply if they feel they are a good fit for the role. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and believes that every member of our team brings unique perspectives and strengths to our company. Read more