Job Description
Location: Hutt Valley Hospital
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
This position plays a key role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of our hospital's plumbing infrastructure. You will oversee planned maintenance, respond to reactive repair needs, and deliver asset upgrades that keep our facilities operating smoothly. The role also contributes to capital works and national health projects, supporting the long'term development of our sites.
Working within Technical Services and reporting to the Wellington Plumbing Services Manager, you'll be the go'to expert for plumbing reliability and compliance across the site, with occasional support to other Wellington hospital locations.
This is a full'time role working 40 hours per week and includes a rostered on'call requirement.
The salary band for this role is $95,554 - $98,795, depending on experience.
About you
To succeed in this role, you'll bring:
Experience as a plumber with proven capability in commercial, healthcare, or other complex building systems.
A strong understanding of plumbing compliance, building codes, health and safety legislation, and the requirements of commercial infrastructure.
Demonstrated skill in leading, coordinating, and supporting tradespeople and contractors in a busy operational environment.
Confident digital literacy, including the ability to use asset management systems, maintenance software, and other digital tools effectively.
About the Team/Service Location
Based at the Workshop at the Hutt site, supervising two plumbers, and supporting contractors and departmental staff. The plumbing team works alongside the other trade teams based in the same area, operating both independently and collaboratively with trades and contractors to ensure safe and reliable services that support Hutt Hospital's operations.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, ****** orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply
To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 21st June. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Diana Velazco ([email protected]).
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
This position plays a key role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of our hospital's plumbing infrastructure. You will oversee planned maintenance, respond to reactive repair needs, and deliver asset upgrades that keep our facilities operating smoothly. The role also contributes to capital works and national health projects, supporting the long'term development of our sites.
Working within Technical Services and reporting to the Wellington Plumbing Services Manager, you'll be the go'to expert for plumbing reliability and compliance across the site, with occasional support to other Wellington hospital locations.
This is a full'time role working 40 hours per week and includes a rostered on'call requirement.
The salary band for this role is $95,554 - $98,795, depending on experience.
About you
To succeed in this role, you'll bring:
Experience as a plumber with proven capability in commercial, healthcare, or other complex building systems.
A strong understanding of plumbing compliance, building codes, health and safety legislation, and the requirements of commercial infrastructure.
Demonstrated skill in leading, coordinating, and supporting tradespeople and contractors in a busy operational environment.
Confident digital literacy, including the ability to use asset management systems, maintenance software, and other digital tools effectively.
About the Team/Service Location
Based at the Workshop at the Hutt site, supervising two plumbers, and supporting contractors and departmental staff. The plumbing team works alongside the other trade teams based in the same area, operating both independently and collaboratively with trades and contractors to ensure safe and reliable services that support Hutt Hospital's operations.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, ****** orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply
To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 21st June. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Diana Velazco ([email protected]).
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Plumbing Supervisor position is now open for candidates interested in the Carpenter Jobs sector. This role in Wellington offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Carpenter Jobs is a plus.
