Certified Water Installer, Christchurch
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HEB

Certified Water Installer

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  • Full Time

Christchurch

Job Description

Join a team building the infrastructure that keeps Christchurch moving.

HEB Construction is looking for an experienced Certified Water Installer to join our Civil team based in Hornby . If you’re skilled in 3-waters installation, confident leading small crews, and want to be part of delivering high-quality civil infrastructure projects across Canterbury, we want to hear from you.


Why HEB?

At HEB you’ll be part of a supportive team that values whakawhanaungatanga, safety, and delivering great results for our clients and communities. We’re growing our capability in the 3-waters space across Christchurch, offering stable work, strong development pathways, and the chance to step up into a leadership role.


The Opportunity

This role is ideal for a Leading Hand or Foreperson ready to take ownership of daily site operations. You’ll work across a range of 3-waters projects , including water supply, wastewater, and stormwater installations. Day to day you’ll lead a small team, supervise work quality, ensure compliance with standards, and keep the project running safely and efficiently.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Installing potable water, wastewater, and stormwater assets to Christchurch City Council and national standards
  • Supervising crews and subcontractors to ensure safe, productive site operations
  • Reading and interpreting plans and ensuring accurate installations
  • Ordering materials, coordinating plant, and supporting daily planning with the Site Supervisor
  • Completing site documentation, daily records, QA checks, and as-built support
  • Maintaining a strong focus on health, safety, and environmental compliance
  • Acting as a technical expert for water installation work on site
  • Upholding HEB’s values and supporting a positive team culture


What You’ll Bring

To thrive in this role, you will have:


Mandatory

  • Certified Water Installer qualification (e.g., CCC Water Supply & Drainage Certification or equivalent competency recognised by local authorities)
  • Solid experience in heavy civil 3-waters construction
  • Proven capability supervising teams or operating at Leading Hand / Foreperson level
  • Strong understanding of New Zealand standards for water, wastewater, and stormwater installation
  • Ability to interpret plans, QA requirements, and as-built processes
  • Full Class 1 licence (WTR or Class 2+ advantageous)
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and collaborative working


Ideal Attributes

  • Competency operating small plant (e.g., rollers, plate compactors, small diggers)
  • Strong communication skills – able to give clear direction and build trust with your crew
  • Able to mentor and develop less experienced team members
  • Problem-solver with an eye for detail and quality workmanship
  • Reliable, self-motivated, and calm under pressure


What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Tools of trade
  • Health, injury and Life insurance
  • Long-term, stable projects based in Christchurch
  • Supportive team environment with opportunities to step further into leadership
  • Access to HEB’s wider benefits (birthday off!), training, and development programmes
  • The chance to contribute to meaningful infrastructure that supports local communities


Apply Now

If you’re a certified installer ready to take on a leadership role in a respected heavy civil team, we’d love to hear from you.

Desired Hard Skills

  • Site Documentation
  • 3-waters installation
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Plan Interpretation
  • QA Checks

Desired Soft Skills

  • Mentoring
  • Reliability
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Problem-solving

Benefits & Perks

  • 🎂 Birthdays Off
  • 🩺 Health Insurance
  • 🏎 Competitive Salary

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