Growth and development opportunity
Join a diverse and dynamic team
Based in our Petone office, close to the beach and shops
This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week.
The salary range for this role is $64,306 to $90,785 dependent on skills and experience.
The opportunity
We are looking for a savvy coordinator who can provide high-quality administration and coordination support to the Capital Delivery Development team. If you have excellent time management skills and enjoy problem-solving, this could be the role for you!
You will get to:
Filter, prioritise and allocate incoming applications
Track and follow up progress of assigned tasks
Review and update process maps, workflow, standard templates, checklists, standard operation procedures
Provide team coordination of meetings, workshops, appointments, and minute-taking
Collate data for monthly and Quarterly reporting information.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Experience in office administration
Knowledge of online workflow and record-keeping platforms
A strong ability to multitask
Excellent time management skills
Strong computer skills and experience with the MS suite of products
Experience with consent administration would be an advantage.
Benefits
At Wellington Water, 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 well-being.
Our benefits include:
Flexible working arrangements, including up to 2 days working from home
5 weeks of annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual service
For a full list of our employee benefits, click here.
About us
Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. We’re a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.
The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.
Applications close: Monday 6 April 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 Wellington Water Careers site, please note if you are a Wellington Water employee, please apply using your work email.
For further information, email: JoinUs@wellingtonwater.co.nz
Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.
Our water, our future.
Wellington Water is a Council Controlled Organisation (CCO) that manages the water infrastructure assets on behalf of Wellington, Hutt, Upper Hutt and Porirua city councils, South Wairarapa District Council, and Greater Wellington Regional Council, from source to sea. This includes all three waters - water supply, stormwater and wastewater.
We supply water, plan, investigate, design, project manage and maintain pipes, reservoirs and pump stations in the region. We are passionate about water conservation, efficiency and providing the best level of service for ratepayers in the Wellington region.
Want to work with us?
People work at Wellington Water because they want to make a difference. If you want to help deliver great outcomes to the community and influence the health, environment and wellbeing of the region, then our fast-paced company wants to hear from you!
We’re always on the lookout for great engineers, planners, operators and business folk with a passion and interest in the environment and the water industry.
In our fun, family friendly and flexible working environment, you will thrive if you value collaboration, hard work and delivering results.
If this sounds like you, then register your interest in working for us today at https://careers.wellingtonwater.co.nz/ and hear what’s it’s like to work at Wellington Water from the people who work here.
