Senior Advisor, Community Supplies

Ko wai mātou | About us

The Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai (the Authority) was established as a Crown Entity in 2021, following the outbreak of illness in the Havelock North community as a result of drinking contaminated water from the public water supply. The Authority oversees and regulates the safety and quality of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services across New Zealand. We do this on behalf of consumers and communities throughout New Zealand, so they can have confidence in the safety and quality of their drinking water and the impact on their environment.

If you’re a passionate and driven individual who shares our vision for making water safe everyday for everyone, then join us and be part of making a difference.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

The Senior Advisor, Community Supplies will

• Possess, develop and maintain meaningful and trusted relationships with community suppliers, rural suppliers, recreational suppliers, and other community suppliers including iwi, hapū, whānau and Māori.

• Effectively work with various community suppliers to identify insights (issues and opportunities) with water supplies to integrate these into the work of The Authority

• Provide advice/education to small community and rural water suppliers to uplift their understanding of:

• Common community water infrastructure set ups.

• Broad options available for suppliers.

• Identification of potential risks and issues

Innovation and creativity are key drivers in the way we work - our size requires us to be smart and agile.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

We are looking for someone who

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage, influence and collaborate with a wide range of communities including Māori/Iwi

• Demonstrated ability using engagement and communication tools to persuade and influence behavioural compliance

• Proven research capability

• Proven networks with rural communities is desirable

To view the Position Description please visit our Talent Portal. To learn more about working at the Authority, please visit our Working Here page.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Click “apply” you will be redirected to our Talent Portal.

Rā Katinga | Applications close Monday 24th August 2026. The application period for this role may close ahead of the advertised closing date if we receive suitable candidates early in the process.

You must have a legal right to work in New Zealand.