Administration Assistant - Three Waters

New Plymouth District Council; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) is hiring an Administration Assistant to join our Three Waters team in a full-time fixed-term role through to 30 June 2027. Reporting to the Quality & Compliance Lead - Three Waters, you’ll provide essential administrative support to Civic Centre based teams, helping ensure the efficient delivery of vital services to our community.

This role covers document management, record keeping, compliance administration, purchasing, invoicing, reporting and general

Qualifications

• General office administration experience.
• Computer literacy, especially in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Sound communication skills, both oral and written.
• Driver's licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide invoicing, purchasing, data entry, external communication, scheduling, and quality management processes.
• Manage controlled documents.
• Provide other general administrative support.
• Actively ensure that legislative requirements and Council policies and procedures are fulfilled.

Skills

Office administration

Communication skills

Driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Administration Assistant - Three Waters

Salary: $60,358 - 62,983 yearly

Company: New Plymouth District Council

Job Type: Full Time New Zealand

Job Description - Administration Assistant - Three Waters

Join Us at New Plymouth District Council!

Tūhono mai ki Te Kaunihera-ā-Rohe o Ngāmotu!

Who Are We? | Ko wai mātou?

Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu – New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) is shaping the future of our district. We’re here to serve our community and create a place where people love to live, work and visit. Guided by the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we’re committed to building strong partnerships that honour and celebrate our rich cultural heritage.

At Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu, we’re proud to be an inclusive and dynamic organisation that values people, creativity and progress. If you’re passionate about making a real impact and being part of something bigger, this is the place for you.

The Opportunity | Te āheinga

We’re looking for an Administration Assistant to join our Three Waters team in a full-time fixed-term position through to 30 June 2027.

Reporting to the Quality & Compliance Lead - Three Waters, you’ll provide essential administrative support to our Civic Centre based teams, helping ensure the efficient delivery of vital services to our community.

This is a diverse and hands on role involving document management, record keeping, compliance administration, purchasing, reporting, and general team support. As a key member of the team, you’ll help keep operations running smoothly behind the scenes.

We’re seeking someone who is highly organised, detail focused, and enjoys working collaboratively. If you take pride in delivering accurate, high quality administrative support and thrive in a busy environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities | Ngā haepapa matua

• Provide administrative services to the team including invoicing and purchasing, data entry, external communication, scheduling, and key quality management and technology one processes
• Manage controlled documents.
• Provide other general administrative support.
• Actively ensure that legislative requirements and Council policies and procedures are fulfilled, particularly in relation to all key relevant legislation.

Essential Skills and Experience | Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako

• General office administration experience.
• Computer literacy especially in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Sound communication skills, both oral and written.
• Drivers licence.

What We Offer | Ngā Ratonga

At New Plymouth District Council, we’re not just offering jobs – we’re building careers and creating a workplace where people thrive.

When you join us, you’ll discover:

• Clear career pathways - to help you grow and succeed
• Learning and development opportunities - that keep you ahead of the game
• Support for personal and professional growth - so you can be your best self

Plus, our People’s Package is designed with you in mind, covering five key pillars:
Wellbeing, Development, Benefits, Culture and Recognition.

Because at NPDC, it’s not just about what you do – it’s about who you become.

You can expect to start in this fixed-term, full-time role with a salary of between $60,358 - 62,983.

Why Join Us? | Ngā hua o tō hono mai?

Your wellbeing matters to us. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where your contributions are valued and celebrated. Together, we’re shaping a vibrant future for New Plymouth - one step, one idea, one achievement at a time.

Applications close Friday 13th November 2026

Be part of a council that values people, culture, and opportunity.

Me tūhono mai koe kia tautoko I te Ngāmotu o āpōpō!

Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.