Senior Advisor Investment Planning

Broaden your finance or accounting career into investment and long-term planning Collaborate and influence key people across the organisation Shape investment priorities for critical water services This is a full time position of 40 hours per week, based in Petone with easy access to rail, coast and local amenities The remuneration range for this role is $ 112,118.

39 to $158,284.79 (including Kiwi. Saver) depending on skills and experience (with a midpoint of $131,903.99) The opportunity This is an opportunity to play an influential role in how Tiaki Wai plans and prioritises investment across our assets and services. You’ll bring together financial analysis, strategic thinking and organisational priorities to provide clear, evidence-based advice that supports sound investment decisions and value for money.

Working collaboratively across the organisation, you’ll help shape investment that delivers meaningful long-term outcomes for our customers and communities. We are looking for a self-starter who will play a key role in the setup of the investment planning practice BAU as the organisation goes through a period of change and a growth phase.

About you

Five+ years’ relevant experience (e.g. investment planning or financial forecasting experience) A tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, economics, strategic planning, asset management- or associated similar discipline A high-level skill set and experience in financial data analysis (ideally using MS Excel) that leads to good decision making A proven collaborator – able to surface the most important issues, bring the right people together and facilitate robust decision-making Strong writing skills and stakeholder management Demonstrated experience in clearly conveying information and ideas to suit the audience Benefits At Tiaki Wai, 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

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. Applications close: Thursday 29 October 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 Tiaki Wai Careers site, if you are a Tiaki Wai employee please apply using your work email.

For further information, email: Join. Us@tiakiwai.co.nz Applicants for safety sensitive roles will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Tiaki Wai. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.