- Work closely with Senior Leaders on commercial decisions.
- Great personal and professional development opportunities.
- Petone based role with Hybrid working options (WFH days).
This is a permanent position, starting remuneration will be determined by capability and experience.
The opportunity
The Senior Advisor Property and Fleet will manage the collation and analytical reporting of performance and financial value across fleet and property assets and lease arrangements managed by Wellington Water. Utilising this information and your experience you will further develop strategic frameworks and lead commercial negotiations relating to purchasing and lease arrangements. Along with operational and leadership stakeholders you will manage project workstreams where change is required for fleet and property.
This is a role that requires expert advice and input into strategic decisions, and an understanding of best commercial practice, it will also support the development of business cases and lead the introduction of fleet and property processes or frameworks to improve carbon emission and modernisation initiatives.
About you
To be successful in this role you will bring:
- Experience developing frameworks and business cases that lead to improved fleet or property management change.
- Good analytical acumen to monitor, manage and provide insight for decision making by senior leaders.
- Experience developing all-of-government and specialist commercial procurement tenders, agreements and leasing plans.
- 6+ years in a strategic property or fleet management role
- A Tertiary qualification in property, business administration, commerce or similar is desirable
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 wellbeing.
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 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: 2nd July 2025
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.