Mechanical Apprentice

• Three year apprenticeship to become an Industrial fitter
• Fantastic team culture with supportive people leader
• Role based at our Silverstream Yard with work across Wellington region

The opportunity

Are you mechanically minded, eager to learn, and looking for a career that combines hands-on work with nationally recognised qualifications?

We're looking for a Mechanical Apprentice to join our Utilities team. Through a structured apprenticeship programme and on-the-job training, you'll develop the skills and experience required to become a trade-qualified Industrial Fitter, helping maintain critical water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure across the Wellington region.

As a Mechanical Apprentice, you'll work alongside experienced tradespeople maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment at pump stations and utility assets across the Three Waters network. You'll progressively build your technical skills, take on increasing responsibility, and contribute to providing reliable water services to our communities.

About the role:

• Completing a structured apprenticeship programme while gaining practical, on-the-job experience
• Assisting with the maintenance, inspection and repair of mechanical assets across water, wastewater and stormwater networks
• Learning to diagnose faults and complete repairs on utility equipment and systems
• Using mobile technology, equipment, and systems to record work activities
• Participating in the standby roster and supporting emergency response activities
• Working safely and contributing to a strong health, safety and environmental culture
• Building technical knowledge and progressing toward trade qualification milestones

What's in it for you?

• We offer ongoing training, development, and support to gain industry recognised qualifications and certifications
• The ability for extra earning through overtime and on call work
• Company benefits depend on employer (Fulton Hogan or Tiaki Wai)
• A commitment to your health, safety, and wellbeing
• A busy, challenging, and fulfilling job making an impact for generations to come

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• a genuine interest in mechanical trades and industrial maintenance
• a positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn
• strong problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude
• a commitment to health and safety
• reliability, teamwork and a strong work ethic
• effective communication skills and a customer-focused approach
• a Full Class 1 driver's licence is a must! Class 2 preferrable, or able to gain. And, you are able to drive manual
• confined space, workings at heights, health and safety certs preferable.

About us

Tiaki Wai works in partnership with Fulton Hogan (an Alliance) to improve three water services across the Greater Wellington Region. The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at the organisations heart. Our people are passionate about providing three waters services for our communities and environment.

The Alliance outcomes are delivered through a combined workforce between Tiaki Wai and Fulton Hogan, which enables shared resourcing and innovative solutions for the regions water networks.

We have a career pathway - placement and applicable rates are based on your existing skills, experience and qualifications.

To view a copy of the position description, click here.

Applications close 3 September 2026. We will be reviewing and progressing applications as they're received, so don't delay - apply today!

How to apply

To apply for the role, click on the "apply" button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site. You will be asked to upload a CV, cover letter, and answer a few short questions about your skills and experience.

All applicants will be required to undergo Pre employment checks: MOJ, NZTA, ACC and Pre employment medical including drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand.