Stores Specialist - Fixed Term

Tiaki Wai; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 59,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options (up to 2 days

Wellbeing programme and wellbeing day

Professional development opportunities

5 weeks annual leave after 2 years

Job summary

Tiaki Wai is seeking a Stores Specialist in Petone to own the stores function with autonomy and contribute to keeping materials, equipment and inventory moving where they are needed most. This six-month fixed-term role is based in Petone and comes with a business-use vehicle.

You will manage inwards and outwards stock movements, maintain item records in the inventory system, and collaborate with third-party stock owners and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Three+ years’ experience in warehousing, stores, logistics inventory management or similar
• Strong computer literacy, including practical experience using inventory or warehouse management systems
• Sound knowledge of stock control, goods receipting and dispatch processes
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• A current forklift licence or endorsement relevant to the role
• A Full NZ Class 1 Driver Licence

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for Inwards and outwards stock movements
• Record and maintain item records in the inventory management system
• Build and maintain good working relationships with third-party stock owners, logistics companies and contractors
• Build and maintain good working relationships with internal teams such as, Capital Delivery, Commercial and Procurement and Network Operations.
• Maintain an organised, secure and efficient warehouse

Skills

Warehousing experience

Inventory management

Stock control

Tools

Warehouse Management System

Job description

• Take ownership of our stores function in a diverse role with plenty of autonomy

• Six-month fixed-term opportunity with potential to become permanent

• Petone-based and comes with a (business use only) vehicle

This is a fulltime fixed term position for 6 months

The remuneration range for this role is $59,046.14 to 83,359.25 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience

The opportunity

Join Tiaki Wai as our Stores Specialist and play a key role in keeping materials, equipment, and inventory moving where they're needed most. Working across operational and project teams, you'll enjoy a hands-on role where your initiative, organisation, and problem-solving skills will make a real difference every day.

You will get to:

• Be responsible for Inwards and outwards stock movements

• Record and maintain item records in the inventory management system

• Build and maintain good working relationships with third-party stock owners, logistics companies and contractors

• Build and maintain good working relationships with internal teams such as, Capital Delivery, Commercial and Procurement and Network Operations.

• Maintain an organised, secure and efficient warehouse

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Three + years’ experience in warehousing, stores, logistics inventory management or similar operating environment

• Strong computer literacy, including practical experience using inventory or warehouse management systems

• Sound knowledge of stock control, goods receipting and dispatch processes

• Strong organisation and attention to detail

• A current forklift licence or endorsement relevant to the role

• A Full NZ Class 1 Driver Licence

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: Wednesday 11 November 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.