Care in every drop
Welcome to the Tiaki Wai careers page
We take pride in making Tiaki Wai a great place to work. We're looking for people who are passionate about being part of a team that delivers essential services to our communities.
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.
Our values - Te mauri o te wai
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Tika / Integrity
Tika means we do what is right, even when no one is watching.
We take pride in upholding the highest standards of integrity in everything we do, speaking the truth with courage and being accountable to the communities we serve.
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Whakauka / Care
We care deeply for our water, people, community, and environment.
Whakauka guides how we care for each other and work to sustain our environment, and the water we protect. We create safe, supportive relationships and act with empathy and respect. We nurture the wellbeing of our communities and ecosystems.
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Manawa roa / Leadership
We step up, take ownership, and lead for the good of all.
Manawa roa is about showing leadership at every level. We take initiative, make thoughtful decisions, and follow through on our commitments. We work together to solve problems, improve what we do, and create long-term value for our communities, environment, and future generations.
Staff benefits
1. Inclusive Culture: It is important to us that people love our culture. We embrace a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusivity is at our core. Our team is united by passion, dedication, and a shared care for water and our community.
2. Safety and Support: We provide an Employee Assistance Scheme for crucial personal support, along with wellbeing and lifestyle education delivered through our Wellbe Team, ensuring you feel supported in and out of the workplace.
3. Health is Wealth: We prioritise your health with an annual voluntary health "warrant of fitness," immunisations, and flu vaccinations. Moreover, enjoy annual subsidised vision testing and contributions toward glasses to ensure clear vision.
4. Work-Life Balance: Where possible there is access to flexible work practices. And take advantage of our annual leave, reaching five weeks after three years of service, and 10 days sick leave from starting with us. In addition, take one paid day a year for your personal Wellbeing. We also offer parental leave and partner entitlements to support you during significant life moments.
5. Comprehensive Benefits: We have partnered with providers for discounted Southern Cross medical insurance, periodic vision and hearing tests, and eyewear subsidies. You can also access discounts at a range of retailers via Boost. Gain access to top-notch gear, machinery, PPE, and tools, fostering a safe work environment if you are “on the tools”. We also offer a staff referral bonus paid when a person is recruited for a senior front line position, and we may offer relocation support if you need to move into the district to work here.
6. Professional Growth: Grow your skills with a range of development opportunities. Boosting your personal and work career.
7. Community Connection: You can take one paid day a year to participate in voluntary work on a water-related activity. And maybe join our active Waiata group and be part of a community that works together, sings, and thrives together.
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