Talent Acquisition Advisor
In this fixed term position you will support an organisation that is going through a period of growth with people leaders that have a core focus on customer, community and infrastructure resilience
Fixed Term, Full-time position until July 2027
True partnership and talent acquisition
Competitive remuneration with some flexible WFH days
The mid-point remuneration for this fixed term position is $104,884 pro rata, per annum (including kiwisaver), your appointment salary will be dependent on experience and capability.
The opportunity
As a Talent Acquisition Advisor, you’ll partner with our People Leaders to source, attract, and assess great talent that strengthens Tiaki Wai’s ability to deliver critical water services across the region. You’ll draw on your recruitment expertise to understand team and role needs, enable smart hiring decisions, and support leaders through every stage of the recruitment journey
Day to day activity can include:
Creating advertisements that clearly articulate opportunities and are marketed effectively.
Engage with passive job seekers by utilising tools such as Seek Premium, Linkedin and recruitment agencies to attract passive job seekers.
Working alongside People & Capability Leads and Advisors to support resourcing scope and recruitment initiation.
Undertaking role briefings and build recruitment strategies that consider internal development and job market.
Creating tailored interview questionnaires and assessments that focus on behaviour and competency.
Supporting end to end recruitment process, compliance, interview bookings, shortlisting, candidate screening and remuneration evaluations.
Participating in interviews and ensuring bias, inclusion and recruitment best practice are actively considered and managed.
Ensuring candidates receive a good experience and champion Tiaki Wai's brand and image to ensure capable individuals are employed to provide good outcomes for our community and environment.
About you
To be successful in this role you will bring:
A sound understanding of HR practice, and legislation in a change environment to provide best practice recruitment advice.
Internal recruitment experience at an Advisory level, with additional Agency or Human Resources or Recruitment Coordination experience.
Proven ability to build quality relationships with leaders at all levels as a trusted advisor.
Experience recruiting to a wide range of organisational positions and ability to tailor assessments to make good hiring decisions.
Intermediate administrative skills and utilisation of Microsoft business products.
The ability to adopt applicant tracking systems and other recruitment applications quickly and effectively plan and prioritise a workload that supports critical transformation needs.
A good understanding of recruitment Best Practice, and applicable legislation such as Privacy, Employment Relations Act etc.
Benefits
At Tiaki Wai, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.
Our benefits include:
Flexible working arrangements including up to 2 days working from home
Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually
Formal and informal professional development opportunities
For a full list of our employee benefits click here.
About us
Tiaki Wai is a council-owned organisation responsible for managing the delivery of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services across Hutt Valley, Porirua, and Wellington.
We manage public-owned extensive water infrastructure and oversee the delivery of safe and reliable services for our communities. We focus on long-term investment, asset management, maintenance, and delivering major infrastructure projects that support public health, environmental protection, and regional growth.
Water is a precious taonga. At Tiaki Wai, we put care into every drop and are guided by our values of Integrity, Care, and Leadership. We work directly with water consumers and in partnership with councils and mana whenua to deliver better water outcomes for current and future generations.
Applications close: 23rd September 2026
How to apply
To view a copy of the position description: click here.
To apply for this role, click on the 'apply' button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site, if you are a Wellington Water employee please apply using your work email.
For further information, email: JoinUs@wellingtonwater.co.nz
You must be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand to be considered for this position.
- Department
- Corporate Services
- Role
- People & Capability
- Locations
- Petone Office
Petone Office
Staff benefits
1. Inclusive Culture: It is important to us that people love our culture. We embrace a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusivity is at our core. Our team is united by passion, dedication, and a shared care for water and our community.
2. Safety and Support: We provide an Employee Assistance Scheme for crucial personal support, along with wellbeing and lifestyle education delivered through our Wellbe Team, ensuring you feel supported in and out of the workplace.
3. Health is Wealth: We prioritise your health with an annual voluntary health "warrant of fitness," immunisations, and flu vaccinations. Moreover, enjoy annual subsidised vision testing and contributions toward glasses to ensure clear vision.
4. Work-Life Balance: Where possible there is access to flexible work practices. And take advantage of our annual leave, reaching five weeks after three years of service, and 10 days sick leave from starting with us. In addition, take one paid day a year for your personal Wellbeing. We also offer parental leave and partner entitlements to support you during significant life moments.
5. Comprehensive Benefits: We have partnered with providers for discounted Southern Cross medical insurance, periodic vision and hearing tests, and eyewear subsidies. You can also access discounts at a range of retailers via Boost. Gain access to top-notch gear, machinery, PPE, and tools, fostering a safe work environment if you are “on the tools”. We also offer a staff referral bonus paid when a person is recruited for a senior front line position, and we may offer relocation support if you need to move into the district to work here.
6. Professional Growth: Grow your skills with a range of development opportunities. Boosting your personal and work career.
7. Community Connection: You can take one paid day a year to participate in voluntary work on a water-related activity. And maybe join our active Waiata group and be part of a community that works together, sings, and thrives together.
