Accounts Administrator

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 two days working from home

comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually

formal and informal professional development opportunities

* five weeks annual leave accrual will be available following two 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: Sunday 1 November 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 Tiaki Wai Careers site, if you are a Tiaki Wai employee please apply using your work email.

For further information, email: [email protected]

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.