Plumber, Gasfitter and Drainlayer

About the Role

The New Zealand Defence Force is seeking a skilled Plumber, Gasfitter and Drainlayer to join our team. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of tasks and equipment, from providing amenities in camps and bases to assisting in repairing damaged buildings.

You will earn trade certified qualifications and be called upon everywhere the Army goes. The New Zealand Army has many installations and camps around the country, and often is deployed on humanitarian and peacekeeping missions around the world. All of these places require plumbers to ensure the amenities function properly.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct new work and routine maintenance of existing and new camp facilities
• Inspect and replace pipes to installation and fit out of construction tasks
• Work on a variety of tasks and equipment, including plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying

Training and Development

As a Plumber, Gasfitter and Drainlayer in the Army, you will have the opportunity to gain foreman and senior project manager qualifications related to your trade. You will also have the chance to attend advanced courses on water sanitisation and reticulation.

Requirements

• Be at least 17 years of age
• Meet the citizenship and security requirements to gain CV security clearance for this trade
• Have 3 years secondary school
• Be medically fit for service