Administrator (Technical and Developer services)
Build your skills in a varied role where you’ll gain exposure across financial administration, team coordination and the wider business.
Be the organisational powerhouse behind a busy technical team
Use your financial savvy and initiative to keep things moving
Petone-based role with easy access to rail, coast and local amenities
This is a full time position of 40 hours per week
The remuneration midpoint for this role is $78,770.36 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience
The opportunity
We’re looking for a proactive Administrator who can bring structure, organisation and strong financial administration to our Technical & Developer Services team. You’ll keep information and actions on track, support invoicing and financial processes, and provide trusted support to the Head of Technical & Developer Services. Most importantly, you’ll be someone who thinks ahead, spots what needs sorting and takes the initiative to get it done.
You will get to:
Coordinate and track work programmes, actions and deliverables across the Technical & Developer Services team.
Support the implementation of team initiatives, improvement programmes and operational priorities.
Work closely with managers, team leaders and technical specialists to ensure commitments, deadlines and dependencies are effectively managed.
Monitor and report on progress, identify outstanding actions, and help drive work to completion.
Support financial administration, purchasing processes and expenditure tracking for the group.
Develop and maintain effective systems, processes and reporting tools that enable efficient delivery of services and projects.
Identify opportunities to improve team coordination, workflows and ways of working.
About you
To be successful in this role you will bring:
Proven experience and achievement in providing administrative support and calendar management to managers and teams, preferably within an engineering or technical environment
Purchasing administration experience, including vendor, contracts and accounts management
A Strong customer service focus with the ability to build and maintain relationships across the business
Good verbal and written communication skills (and good with numbers)
A high degree of computer literacy, particularly MS Office (Outlook, Excel and Word) and finance systems
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: Thursday 5 November 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
- Strategy and Planning
- Role
- Network Engineering
- Location
- 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.
