" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eExperienced Drainlayer | $35-$40/hr\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 30/9/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull-time, ongoing work\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQualified \u0026amp; registered Drainlayer required\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSubdivision \u0026amp; land development projects\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMax People are looking for an experienced Drainlayer who can take ownership of a job and get it done properly without needing to be told every step.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll be working across subdivision and land development projects, installing three waters systems to NZ standards and taking responsibility for your section of work from start to finish.\u003cbr\u003e We\u0026rsquo;re after someone who has come up through civil crews, knows how a site should run and can read the plans, understand the levels and get stuck in.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You\u0026rsquo;ll Be Doing\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eInstalling, joining and sealing pipes and fittings\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInstalling three waters systems to NZ standards\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReading and working from plans, levels and specifications\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeading day-to-day drainage activities on site\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTaking ownership of a section of work and seeing it through\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting and guiding crew members\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking to programme, specifications and quality requirements\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsuring safety, quality and environmental standards are maintained\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoordinating with the wider site team to keep work moving\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat We\u0026rsquo;re Looking For\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum 2 years\u0026rsquo; relevant experience\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecognised \u003cstrong\u003eDrainlaying qualification and current registration\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong civil drainage experience\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSolid understanding of council and compliance requirements\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfident reading plans and working to levels\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAble to lead and organise day-to-day drainage activities\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCalm, practical leadership style\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReliable, safety-focused and willing to work hard\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAble to work independently and take ownership\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNZ Citizen or Resident, or hold a valid open work visa\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to pass a pre-employment Drug test\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eValid Site Safe or Construct Safe \u0026ndash; we can assist with this\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat\u0026rsquo;s In It For You?\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$35\u0026ndash;$40 per hour\u003c/strong\u003e, depending on experience\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull-time work\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSteady pipeline of subdivision and land development projects\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpportunity to take ownership and lead your section of work\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsistent work with an experienced civil team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA role where your skills and experience will be valued\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e If you\u0026rsquo;re an experienced Drainlayer who knows your stuff, can run a job and doesn\u0026rsquo;t need someone looking over your shoulder, we\u0026rsquo;d like to hear from you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.\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=\"4474658\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "