Stores Specialist - Fixed Term

• Take ownership of our stores function in a diverse role with plenty of autonomy
• Six-month fixed-term opportunity with potential to become permanent
• Petone-based and comes with a (business use only) vehicle

This is a fulltime fixed term position for 6 months

The remuneration range for this role is $59,046.14 to 83,359.25 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience

The opportunity

Join Tiaki Wai as our Stores Specialist and play a key role in keeping materials, equipment, and inventory moving where they're needed most. Working across operational and project teams, you'll enjoy a hands-on role where your initiative, organisation, and problem-solving skills will make a real difference every day.

You will get to:

• Be responsible for Inwards and outwards stock movements
• Record and maintain item records in the inventory management system
• Build and maintain good working relationships with third-party stock owners, logistics companies and contractors
• Build and maintain good working relationships with internal teams such as, Capital Delivery, Commercial and Procurement and Network Operations.
• Maintain an organised, secure and efficient warehouse

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Three + years’ experience in warehousing, stores, logistics inventory management or similar operating environment
• Strong computer literacy, including practical experience using inventory or warehouse management systems
• Sound knowledge of stock control, goods receipting and dispatch processes
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• A current forklift licence or endorsement relevant to the role
• A Full NZ Class 1 Driver Licence

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: Wednesday 11 November 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: JoinUs@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.