Accounts Administrator

Tiaki Wai; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Wellbeing day

5 weeks leave after 2 years

Professional development

Job summary

Tiaki Wai in Petone seeks a capable finance support to process invoices, manage POs and provide reporting assistance.

You will join a collaborative team, enjoy flexible working from home up to 2 days, and access development opportunities while contributing to water services across the region.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated accounts payable experience.
• Experience with large financial information systems, TechOne desirable.
• Knowledge in finance and basic accounting principles.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• At least an intermediate level of competency in Microsoft excel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the timely payments of invoices.
• Manage and audit open purchase orders in our financial system (TechOne).
• Support internal staff, including knowledge-based training sessions.
• Support the payment processes for our Capex programme (BCTIs).
• Build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Accounts payable

TechOne experience

Finance basics

Customer service

Excel competence

Tools

TechOne

Job description

• Learning and development opportunity
• Join a collaborative and supportive team
• Based in our Petone office close to the beach and shops

This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week with a remuneration midpoint of $74,026 (including KiwiSaver), appointment remuneration will be dependent on skills and experience.

The opportunity

We are looking for a fast learner, that enjoys a variety of work and providing support to a range of internal administrators and people leaders. You will provide accurate, effective, and efficient finance processing services and financial reporting support.

You will get to:

• Ensure the timely payments of invoices
• Manage and audit open purchase orders in our financial system (TechOne)
• Support internal staff, including knowledge-based training sessions
• Support the payment processes for our Capex programme (BCTIs)
• Build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Demonstrated accounts payable experience
• Experience working in large financial information systems, and experience with TechOne desirable
• Knowledge in finance and basic accounting principles
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• At least an intermediate level of competency in Microsoft excel

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 opportunities5 weeks annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual service

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: Sunday 1 November 2026

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.