Road drainage workers install/repair stormwater systems on Auckland, Canterbury, Wellington infrastructure projects. Earn NZD 24-38/hr ($50K-80K/year), digging trenches, laying pipes, earthworks with shovels/excavators. Taylors Contracting, Citycare Water, HEB Construction hiring labourers now – Class 2 license bonus.
Job Overview
Job Title: Drainage Labourer / Road Drainage Worker / Civil Labourer / Drainlayer Assistant / Groundworker
Location: Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, North Canterbury, Tauranga
Industry: Civil Construction & Infrastructure
Hiring Companies: Taylors Contracting, Citycare Water, Stellar Recruitment, Tradestaff
Job Demand: High (Jooble drainage labourer, Indeed 28+ Auckland)
Job Responsibilities
- Dig/lay stormwater/wastewater pipes, connect systems
- Earthworks, trench shoring, compaction backfill
- Assist operators with excavators, concrete prep
- Road repairs, kerb/channel install, site cleanup
- Follow plans, safety protocols, traffic control
- Basic machine operation (wacker plates, rollers)
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit: 18+ years
Experience: Labour/civil preferred; training given
License: Class 2 driver’s preferred
Certifications: Site Safe, drug test pass
Fitness: Physically strong, outdoor all-weather
Salary & Benefits 🔥
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Salary | NZD 24-38/hr |
| Weekly Avg | NZD 1,187 |
| Guaranteed Hrs | 40-50 weekly |
| Benefits | ACC, Kiwisaver, medical |
| PPE/Tools | Provided |
| Training | Site Safe paid |
| Vehicle | Company ute |
| Overtime | 1.5x common |
| Yearly Total | NZD 50K-80K |
Salary Structure
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Visa & Documents
Visa Options: Accredited Employer Work Visa (civil shortage), Working Holiday
Sponsorship: Infrastructure firms support AEWV
Required:
✓ Labour/civil experience
✓ Class 2 driver’s preferred
✓ Drug test/Site Safe pass
✓ Right to work NZ
✓ Physically fit
How to Apply
CV: Highlight drainage/labour, license, safety tickets
Portals: Jooble drainage labourer, Indeed Auckland drainage (28+), TradeMe construction
Direct: Citycare.co.nz, HEB Construction careers
Agencies: Tradestaff, Stellar Recruitment
👉 Apply Now for Road Drainage Worker Jobs NZ 2026
Important Tips for Job Seekers
- Class 2 license = $33+/hr instant premium
- Christchurch/Wellington infra boom steady work
- Site Safe ticket = all sites entry
- Drug test standard – prepare clean
- Labourer → operator progression fast
- Overtime subdivisions/projects 50hr weeks
FAQs
Experience?
Labour preferred, training available
License?
Class 2 for machines/vehicles
Physical?
Digging/trenching heavy
Drug test?
Mandatory sites
Overtime?
Common earthworks
Conclusion
Road drainage jobs flow NZD 50K-80K civil action, infrastructure nationwide! Taylors, Citycare hiring Auckland/Christchurch now. Apply via Jooble/Indeed IMMEDIATE – licensed labourers are priority pipe pros. Build NZ roads resilient 2026!