Company Description
Job Description
He angituutanga: The opportunity
We'll cover the cost for you to complete your Infrastructure Works qualifications! Pertaining Watercourse maintenance, i.e. Chainsaw, Growsafe (weed spraying), Pest plant identification.
If you enjoy working outdoors and have experience in construction, maintenance, or drainage systems, this could be the perfect role for you. Our Watercourse Maintenance Team focuses on ensuring open drains, channels, and culverts remain clear and fully operational.
On any given day, your tasks could include:
- Clearing debris from streams/open drains and culverts.
- Repairing or reinforcing drainage structures.
- Responding to emergency flooding or blockages.
- Performing routine inspections and maintenance.
- Working alongside environmental teams to ensure stormwater is managed sustainably.
- Operating machinery or hand tools to maintain drainage channels.
Qualifications
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).
Additional Information
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!
Applications close: 29/06/2025
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.
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.
