Are you a Certified Drainlayer looking for your next opportunity? Join Ventia's Whangarei Construction team and play a key role in delivering essential infrastructure projects that keep communities connected and thriving.

Working alongside an experienced construction crew, you'll be involved in a variety of drainage, earthworks, and road construction projects across the region. If you enjoy hands-on work, operating heavy machinery, and being part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

What's on offer?
Stable, full-time work with a growing infrastructure services provider
Diverse projects across drainage, civil construction and roadworks
Supportive team environment with a strong safety culture
Career development opportunities within a national organisation
Be part of projects that make a real difference to local communities

About the role
As a Certified Drainlayer, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality drainage and civil construction works as part of our Whangarei Construction team. Your day-to-day duties will include:

Installing drainage pipelines, sumps, and associated infrastructure
Operating excavators and other earthmoving plant
Carrying out earthworks, road construction, and maintenance activities
Reading and interpreting plans, drawings, and specifications
Completing daily plant inspections and maintenance checks
Monitoring productivity and supporting successful project delivery
Maintaining accurate records, including timesheets and plant utilisation
Working safely and identifying hazards to protect your team and the public

About you
Certified Drainlayer qualification
5+ years' experience in drainage installation, earthworks, or civil construction
PGDB certification
Strong understanding of drainage and infrastructure construction practices
Ability to read plans and construction drawings
Experience operating excavators and other civil construction plant
Class 2 NZ Driver Licence with WTR endorsement preferred
Strong communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude

About Ventia
As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.  

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika peoples and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

How to apply
Click the Apply Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.

Position Reference Number: 168929