Drainlayer

Drainlayer/Plumber

The Qualified Drainlayer – Team Leader is responsible for leading a drainage crew and managing day-to-day site operations across a range of civil construction projects. This role ensures high-quality installation of drainage, water reticulation, and civil infrastructure while maintaining strong health and safety practices and delivering projects on time and to specification.

Location: Various sites across Hawke's Bay
Start date: 19th January 2026
Pay rate: $35 to $50 per hour depending on experience (paid weekly)
In this role, you’ll be responsible for:

• Drainage and water reticulation set-out and installation
• Leading and managing a drainage team on-site
• Operating machinery (excavators, trucks, rollers, etc.)
• Coordinating with contractors and other workers
• Running site works to meet project deadlines
• Completing app-based health and safety documentation
• Following all health, safety, and company policies
•  Lead and supervise drainage crews to complete project tasks efficiently and safely.
•  Coordinate daily activities, allocate tasks, and monitor performance and productivity.
•  Provide on-the-job guidance, support, and training to team members.
•  Communicate effectively with project managers, subcontractors, and clients as required.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Minimum 5 years’ drainage experience
• Drainlaying qualification or extensive experience
• Class 1 licence (or higher)
• WTR endorsement
• Excavator and civil construction machinery experience
• General civil construction background
• Physically fit, reliable, and hardworking

This role offers:

• 40+ hours per week
• Good pay
• Ongoing work potential
• Company phone/vehicle

All applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand and able to pass a clean drug test and police check.

Why work with Tradestaff?
We’re a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience in matching skilled tradies with great opportunities.
We’re also proud members of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, which means we’re committed to high standards and ethical practices.

Apply online today or give the team a call on 06 834 4650 to find out more!