Commercial Administrator - Fixed Term

Tiaki Wai; Lower Hutt; Hybrid; NZD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work from home

Wellbeing programme

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Tiaki Wai in Petone is seeking a highly organised Commercial Administrator for a six-month fixed-term contract to support the Commercial Team. You will coordinate priorities, assist contract administration, maintain records, and help ensure processes are audit-ready.

This hybrid role offers development opportunities, up to two days from home, and exposure to commercial negotiation across water services. Remuneration midpoint is $78,770.36 (KiwiSaver included).

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative, coordination or process-driven role.
• Minimum qualification: NCEA Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience using document-management systems and maintaining accurate business records.
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks in a time-sensitive environment.
• Strong ICT skills, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint.
• Strong stakeholder service and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple priorities and support contract administration activities.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports and documentation.
• Help ensure commercial processes are well managed and audit-ready.
• Support stakeholders across projects and activities.

Skills

Administrative experience

Coordination experience

Process-driven

Multitasking

Stakeholder relations

Education

NCEA Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

• Opportunity to learn more about commercial acumen and commercial negotiation
• Six-month fixed-term opportunity with potential to become permanent
• Petone-based with easy access to rail, coast and local amenities

This is a fulltime fixed term position for 6 months

The remuneration midpoint for this role is $78,770.36 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience

The opportunity

We're looking for a highly organised and proactive Commercial Administrator to be the glue that keeps our Commercial Team running smoothly. This is a varied role where you'll coordinate multiple priorities, support contract administration activities, maintain accurate records, prepare reports and documentation, and help ensure commercial processes are well managed and audit-ready.

You’ll play a key role in supporting the team and stakeholders, enabling the commercial function to operate efficiently and effectively across a range of projects and activities.

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Experience in an administrative, coordination or process-driven role
• A minimum qualification of NCEA Level 3 or equivalent
• Experience using document-management systems and maintaining accurate business records
• The ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks in a time-sensitive environment
• A high degree of computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint
• Strong stakeholder service and relationship management skills

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

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 15 October 2026

For further information, email: [e-mail]

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.