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 

If you're someone who likes to stay organised, build great working relationships, and find better ways of doing things, we'd love to hear from you. In this role, you'll support a range of administrative, finance, quality, and improvement activities, helping to keep things running smoothly while making a real contribution to the team's success.

We're looking for a proactive team player with at least two years' administrative experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to juggle competing priorities. You'll be confident working independently, anticipating what's needed before being asked, and communicating effectively with a wide range of people both inside and outside the organisation. Strong Microsoft Office skills are essential, along with a positive mindset and a commitment to doing the right thing, working collaboratively, and getting things done.

You'll bring a full, clean driver's licence and a genuine willingness to roll up your sleeves and help wherever needed. Experience in local government would be an advantage, but it's not essential. More important is your ability to learn quickly, work well with others, and bring energy, initiative, and a continuous improvement mindset to everything you do.

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience 

• A proven track record of thinking differently, acting with integrity, working together and making it happen.
• Self-awareness that mindset is the foundation of performance and an ability to develop self and others in this regard.
• Ability to work without supervision and prioritise workload.
• Attention to detail and commitment to produce high quality work.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders (internal and external).
• Computer, keyboard and data entry skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Tertiary-level qualification - preferably within Science or Engineering.
• Experience within public sector and industrial industries.
• Experience in the application of the Resource Management Act (RMA).
• Current, clean Full NZ Drivers licence.
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises judgement and discretion.
• Self-disciplined with strong organisational and planning skills to manage workload on time.

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

Circa $65k dependent on skills and experience.

Me Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now! 

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Applications close on the: 5th August 2026

Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. View more information about these checks, our commitment to the Privacy act and details for international applicants by clicking hereIt is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met