Commercial Administrator - Fixed Term

* 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 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: Thursday 15 October 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: JoinUs@tiakiwai.co.nz *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.*