Franklin Smith
Drainage Crew Workers
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Important information
Contract type:
Freelance / Contract
Salary:
NZ$52,000 – NZ$84,000 / year
Location:
Canterbury Region, New Zealand
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
13 August 2026
What they need
DRAINAGE CREW WANTED – ALL LEVELS
$28–$42/hr depending on experience and role | Full-time | Long-term projects
We’re building reliable drainage crews across key civil sites and looking for strong candidates at every level — from labourers through to certified drainlayers and site leaders. If you’ve got experience in civil drainage or want to grow within a solid team, we want to hear from you.
We’re Hiring For:
- General Labourers (minimum 6–12 months civil experience)
- Drainlayer Assistants (minimum 12 months drainage experience)
- Experienced Drainlayers
- 2IC / Leading Hands
- Certified/Licensed Drainlayers
- Foremen with strong site management skills
What You'll Be Doing:
- Assisting or leading trenching and pipe laying
- Working with excavators and spotting for machines
- Reading and working from drainage plans
- Installing stormwater, sewer, and water mains
- Supporting foremen or taking charge of daily operations (depending on role)
What You’ll Need:
- Proven drainage or civil labouring experience (minimum 12 months)
- Class 1 licence (Class 2 or WTR is a bonus)
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude
- Drainage certification required for top-tier roles
- Ability to work as part of a reliable crew
Why Join:
- Ongoing, long-term work across strong projects
- Clear pathway to grow from labourer to leader
- Great team culture and support on site
- Work with reputable contractors in the civil space
Apply Now
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment medical, drug, and alcohol test.
If you’re a reliable and motivated individual with a strong work ethic, we’d love to hear from you! Please get in touch with Hanne - 0212416482
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