Hamilton City and Waikato District Councils have formed a publicly owned, Council-controlled Organisation (CCO) to deliver water services across Hamilton city and Waikato district. The company is called IAWAI - Flowing Waters and will take over the provision of water services from 1 July 2026. This transition will occur in stages such as the current Watercare contract for Waikato District Council transferring to the CCO on 1 July 2026.  

He angituutanga: The opportunity 

2 x positions available - 1 x for Operations & Process and 1 x for Maintenance Delivery

IAWAI is seeking 2 x Business Administrators to provide high‑quality administrative support across the organisation. As an individual contributor, you’ll play an important role in keeping our operations running smoothly and ensuring teams have what they need to deliver on IAWAI’s strategic goals.

In this role, you’ll support day‑to‑day business activities, help streamline processes, and contribute to the coordination and organisation that underpins effective service delivery. Your work will enable teams to stay focused, aligned, and equipped to deliver great outcomes for our communities.

If you’re someone who enjoys bringing order to busy environments, takes pride in delivering reliable support, and thrives in a role where your contribution directly enables organisational success, this is a great opportunity to be part of IAWAI’s mission.

If you have a specific preference for either Operations & Process or Maintenance Delivery, please advise within your cover letter. 

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience 

• Proven business administration skills.
• 5+ years’ relevant business administration experience or similar, with emphasis on finance, quality, and improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and confidence in other software tools.
• Self-awareness that mindset is the foundation of performance.
• Ability to effectively prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders (internal and external).
• Ability to operate independently, anticipate requirements, and monitor workload.
• Ability to work with ambiguity.
• Advanced written communication and presentations.
• Financial and purchasing skills.
• To recognise and implement te Tiriti o Waitangi in work at IAWAI.
• Experience working in local government is preferred but not essential.

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary? 

Circa $75k dependent on skills and experience.

Me Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now! 

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Applications close on the: 1 July 2026

Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

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