Fleet Officer

• Manage and optimise Tiaki Wai’s fleet
• Support safe, efficient, and cost-effective fleet operations
• Full Class 1 driver’s licence essential

Location: Petone, Lower Hutt. This is a full time position of 40 hours per week.

The remuneration range for this role is $64,306 to $90,785 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience. We anticipate appointing around the midpoint of $75,654.

The opportunity

Tiaki Wai operates a diverse fleet of light commercial, passenger and heavy vehicles that support the delivery of critical water services across the Wellington region. From Ōwhiro Bay to the hills of the Remutaka Ranges, our fleet enables teams to reach treatment plants, pump stations, network assets and customers every day. Maintaining a safe, reliable and fit-for-purpose fleet is mission critical to keeping our people operational and our services running.

As our Fleet Officer, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and administration of fleet operations, ensuring vehicles remain compliant, well-maintained, cost-effective and available when needed. You'll work closely with operational teams, suppliers and service providers while supporting fleet procurement, leasing, insurance, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.

In This Role You Will

• Coordinate fleet servicing, maintenance, registrations, RUC and WOF/COF requirements
• Monitor fleet compliance, utilisation and operational performance
• Administer fleet records, reporting, insurance and financial documentation
• Support fleet procurement, leasing, replacement and disposal activities
• Build effective relationships with suppliers and provide support to fleet users

About You

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Experience in fleet management, logistics, transport coordination or a related field
• Strong knowledge of transport compliance and health and safety requirements
• Proven administration, reporting and record management capability
• Strong stakeholder relationship management and problem-solving skills

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.

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: Monday, 27 July

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: ***email_hidden***

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.