Advisor Governance
Provide first-line governance advice, coordination, and secretariat support across Tiaki Wai.
Provide advice and support to a small, high performing governance and secretariat team
Build positive relationships across Tiaki Wai
Petone, Wellington
This is a full time, permanent position of 40 hours per week.
The remuneration range for this role is $96,543 to $136,296 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience.
The opportunity
This is a great opportunity for an Advisor who has governance experience to further expand their skills and capabilities within the governance and secretariat arena. As an Advisor, you’ll provide advice and administrative support ensuring Board and Committee meetings are effectively planned and all documentation prepared in advance. Your proactive approach will ensure confidence and consistency across the team.
Provide administrative support including the preparation of Board and Committee papers, agendas and minutes.
Maintain effective document control systems, processes and records management.
Proactively support governance audit and assurance activities.
Build effective working relationships to enhance service delivery in a positive and timely manner.
Maintain high standards of governance across Tiaki Wai.
About you
You will be an experienced Administrator who has gained experience in a governance and secretariat role and keen to bring your professionalism to a new role.
To be successful in this role you will bring:
Proven experience in governance, board secretariate or committee roles.
Excellent administrative skills with high attention to detail and expertise in Microsoft Office suite.
Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, confidentiality and sound judgement.
The ability to quickly build trusted stakeholder relationships.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to produce accurate, well presented documents.
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
5 weeks annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual service
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: Wednesday 7 October 2026.
How to apply
To view a copy of the position description: click here
To apply for the role, click on the ‘apply’ button or visit the Tiaki Wai Careers site, if you are a Tiaki Wai employee please apply using your work email.
For further information, email: JoinUs@tiakiwai.co.nz
Applicants for safety sensitive roles will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Tiaki Wai. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.
- Department
- Risk and Compliance
- Role
- Risk and Assurance
- 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.
