Land Development and Compliance Coordinator

Growth and development opportunity

Join a diverse and dynamic team

Based in our Petone office, close to the beach and shops

This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week

Remuneration starting from $64,000 to $75,000 (experience dependent)

The opportunity

We are looking for a savvy coordinator who can provide high-quality administration and coordination support to the Capital Delivery Development team. If you have excellent time management skills and enjoy problem-solving, this could be the role for you!

You will get to:

Filter, prioritise and allocate incoming applications

Track and follow up progress of assigned tasks 

Review and update process maps, workflow, standard templates, checklists, standard operation procedures, etc 

Provide team coordination of meetings, workshops, appointments, and minute-taking

Collate data for monthly and Quarterly reporting information.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Experience in office administration

Knowledge of online workflow and record-keeping platforms

A strong ability to multitask

Excellent time management skills

Strong computer skills and experience with the MS suite of products

Experience with consent administration would be an advantage.

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

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 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 to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.

The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.

Applications close: 27 February 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 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 or eligible to obtain a working visa.