" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eDrain Layer | Civil Water | Christchurch\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"15849\"\u003e Trades \u0026amp; Services \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"15850\"\u003e Plumbing \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"15853\"\u003e Christchurch \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"15854\"\u003e Contract or Temp \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 25/9/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eMid-October start\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOngoing Christchurch civil work\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrainage / water experience essential\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMax People are looking for an experienced Drain Layer to join a busy civil crew working across Christchurch.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We\u0026rsquo;re also keen to hear from people with a strong background in civil water infrastructure who have the practical skills to step into a drainage role.\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll be working across civil projects involving drainage and water infrastructure, so we\u0026rsquo;re looking for someone who knows their way around a pipe, understands levels and can get stuck in without needing their hand held.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You\u0026rsquo;ll Be Doing\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking on stormwater, wastewater and water main projects\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInstalling pipes, fittings and connections\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReading plans and working to levels\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssisting with trenching and general drainage activities\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking alongside experienced civil crews\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFollowing construction plans and specifications\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintaining safe and tidy work areas\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePitching in wherever needed to keep the job moving\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat We\u0026rsquo;re Looking For\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven experience as a \u003cstrong\u003eDrain Layer or in civil water works\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience with stormwater, wastewater and/or water mains\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfident working with pipes, fittings and connections\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAble to read plans and understand levels\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGood understanding of civil construction practices\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReliable and hardworking\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAble to work well as part of a team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong health \u0026amp; safety focus\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWTR endorsements would be an advantage\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eValid Site Safe or Construct Safe \u0026ndash; we can assist with this\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to pass a pre-employment Drug test\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLegal right to work in New Zealand\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat\u0026rsquo;s In It For You?\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. $35 per hour\u003c/strong\u003e, depending on experience\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMid-October start\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOngoing civil work\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsistent hours\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGood team environment\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpportunity to work across a range of civil and infrastructure projects\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlenty of work for someone who knows their drainage and likes keeping busy!\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e If you\u0026rsquo;re an experienced Drain Layer or Civil Water professional looking for your next Christchurch opportunity, we\u0026rsquo;d like to hear from you.\u003cbr\u003e Apply online today or give the Max People team a call for a confidential chat.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND. Apply online TODAY and join The Max Team!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy Choose Max People?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMax People is a trusted New Zealand recruitment partner with 15+ years\u0026rsquo; experience connecting great people with great workplaces. What started in construction has grown into one of the country\u0026rsquo;s leading labour-hire and recruitment providers across construction, civil, agriculture, dairy, manufacturing, and logistics.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen you join Max People, you\u0026rsquo;re backed by a team that lives its values:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ePassion, Empathy, Optimism, Professionalism, Loyalty, and Empowerment.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;We\u0026rsquo;re here to support your journey, champion your growth, and help you build a future you\u0026rsquo;re excited about.\u003c/em\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4473715\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "