Wastewater Contract Administrator at Wellington Water

Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jul, 26

Salary

104929.0

Posted On

13 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Contract administration, Commercial administration, Financial management, Organisational skills, Relationship building, Communication skills, Regulatory compliance, Capex processing, Opex processing, Infrastructure management, Utilities management, Technology One, Health and safety, Continuous improvement

Industry

Utilities

Description

• Make a meaningful impact on environmental and public health outcomes for the Wellington region • Work in a values-led organisation with strong partnerships across councils, regulators and industry • Petone-based The remuneration range for this role is NZ$74,325-NZ$104,929 (including KiwiSaver), depending on skills and experience. This is a 12-month fixed-term position. The opportunity We are hiring a Wastewater Contract Administrator to support the effective management of the Regional Wastewater Treatment Plants Contract, ensuring strong governance, compliance, and performance through high-quality contract administration and collaboration. • Act as the primary administrative contact for all contract-related activities • Lead capex and opex processing, reporting, and contract administration tasks • Monitor and report on breaches and non-compliance to support regulatory requirements • Build strong relationships with Wellington Water and Veolia to enable collaboration • Support continuous improvement to deliver safe water and environmental excellence About you To be successful in this role, you will bring: Experience in contract or commercial administration, ideally within infrastructure or utilities Strong financial and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Well-developed relationship-building and communication skills A collaborative mindset with a strong commitment to health, safety and continuous improvement Experience in Technology One is desired, however, not essential. Benefits At Wellington Water, 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 well-being. 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 of annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual service For a full list of our employee benefits, click here. About us Wellington Water Ltd is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. We’re a multi-council-owned entity tasked with managing the infrastructure and delivering water services to our communities. From 1 July 2026, a new chapter in water services begins. Tiaki Wai will take over responsibility for providing Three Waters Services to approximately 433,000 residents across the Wellington metro regions. Tiaki Wai will own the water assets it operates, giving it greater independence to manage and improve water services for current and future communities. Wellington Water employees will transition into this new council-owned entity. The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing water services for our communities and environment, which is reflected in our values: Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana. Applications close: 19th April 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 Wellington Water Careers site, please note if you are a Wellington Water employee please apply using your work email. For further information, email: JoinUs@wellingtonwater.co.nz Applicants for safety sensitive roles will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand and have an appropriate Visa.

Responsibilities

The Wastewater Contract Administrator will act as the primary contact for contract-related activities, including managing capex and opex processing and reporting. They will also monitor compliance and build strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders like Wellington Water and Veolia.