Hands On Irrigation Installer, Join a Leading Team

Our Ashburton based client is a leading specialist in pivot and lateral irrigation installation, with over 25 years of industry experience. The company focuses on the design, installation, modification, and servicing of center pivot and lateral irrigators across all brands.

They have an exceptional reputation and pride themselves on their expertise, innovation, and long term service to the farming community. With a fantastic workplace culture, they genuinely care about both their clients and their employees.

Position summary: We are looking for a skilled Pivot Irrigation Mainline Installer to join a supportive and experienced team. This is a long standing, career focused role where you’ll be involved in installing, maintaining, and repairing pivot irrigation mainlines. You’ll gain practical experience, grow your skills, and have the opportunity to build a lasting career with a company that values its people and invests in their development. Engineering or welding experience is a bonus but not essential.

What Your Day Will Look Like:

• Install and repair irrigation mainlines, valves, and associated piping
• Read and interpret irrigation plans, blueprints, and schematics
• Dig trenches, assemble piping, and connect mainlines to water sources
• Test systems for leaks, pressure, and proper water flow
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in safe, tidy condition
• Work collaboratively with team members and communicate project progress
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and local plumbing/irrigation codes

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in irrigation or plumbing installation preferred
• Ability to safely operate hand and power tools
• Physically able to lift heavy materials, dig trenches, and work outdoors in all weather
• Basic understanding of water pressure, flow, and pivot irrigation components
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Valid driver’s licence
• Engineering or welding experience is desired

If you’re motivated, hands-on, and ready to join a respected leader in irrigation solutions, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and take the next step in your career as part of a supportive, valued, and close-knit team where your skills truly make a difference.

Need to know:

• Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa
• Applicants must provide two recent work references
• Applications without the legal right to work in NZ will not be considered or responded to
• A pre-employment drug and alcohol test may be required

About Personnel Placements

We specialise in both temporary and permanent placements across a range of industries in the Mid Canterbury region. More importantly, we focus on matching the right candidate with the right client to increase your chances of securing long-term employment.

If this opportunity isn’t quite what you're looking for, but you're considering a new role, feel free to contact us for a confidential discussion about your career goals.