Current vacancies
Join our passionate team aiming for higher outcomes for the health of wai and tangata in Aotearoa.
Taumata Arowai is (currently) a small Crown entity that began in March 2021. We're committed to working in partnership across Aotearoa, taking our lead from Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Mana o te Wai, to regulate and influence the water services sector to improve outcomes for wai and tangata .
The strength of the wai is in the strength of our people. Hear directly from our kaimahi about why they joined Taumata Arowai and what drives them.
If you’re a passionate and driven individual who has been inspired by some of our kaimahi stories, then join us and help make a difference.
International research tells us that women and people from minority groups don't always apply for roles if they are concerned that they don't meet every single one of the requirements. We're open to talking to you about how your skills and experiences could be a great fit with what we need and what we’re trying to achieve.
We're always open to interagency secondments from across the public service so if you are interested in any of the current roles, you’re welcome to contact us to discuss making this happen.
For any queries, please contact our recruitment team recruitment@taumataarowai.govt.nz
Communications Manager
- Role Title: Communications Manager
- Type: Permanent
- Hours: 40
- Location: Wellington
- Business Group: Systems, Strategy and Performance
- Salary: $135,856 (85%) - $159,831 (100%) - $175,814 (110%)
Ko wai mātou | About us
Taumata Arowai is the water services regulator for Aotearoa New Zealand – our vision is for “safe water every day, for everyone”. It is a Crown entity governed by a Minister-appointed Board and advised on Māori interests and knowledge by Te Puna, a statutory Māori Advisory Group. Our responsibilities are to protect and promote drinking water safety and related public health outcomes - we regulate drinking water suppliers on behalf of the public. We also have an oversight role in relation to the environmental performance of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater networks.
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
Our Communications Manager will lead and support a communications team who will provide strategic insights, direction and thought leadership across our organisation. Our Communications Manager is a key leader, supporting our Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team who sees communications as a fundamental regulatory lever to deliver safe water, every day for everyone. In this role you’ll demonstrate and apply your sound reasoning skills, and understanding of the broader environment, including the public and water sectors, in which we operate.
Managing a team of communications specialists, including strategic communications, media, channels and content, and internal communications, you’ll operate at a strategic and operational level as Taumata Arowai develops and matures. You’ll need to work with complexity, ambiguity and be able to think on your feet to provide proactive and reactive support. Innovation and creativity are key drivers in the way we will work – our size requires us to be smart and agile.
We are looking for an experienced communications professional who can demonstrate their ability to think strategically and broadly to deliver long-lasting solutions. Our Communications Manager will be comfortable working within a range of disciplines and mediums to engage effectively with our diverse stakeholders. We’re looking for someone who can lead, influence at the senior level, and will enjoy managing complex problems.
Ko koe tēnei | About you
We are looking for an experienced communications professional, able to demonstrate their expert ability to think strategically. You will be comfortable utilising a range of communication disciplines and platforms to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is able to thrive in a complex and ambiguous environment
- An experienced people leader with the ability to grow, and lead a successful team with a clear purpose
- Can lead the strategic direction of the organisation’s approach to communications and stakeholder management
- Has a strong commitment to te reo Māori and te ao Māori expertise; and in developing strong and meaningful relationships with mana whenua and Māori organisations through a Māori communications lens
For more information, see the position description.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact our People and Culture team at recruitment@taumataarowai.govt.nz
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please complete the Application Form and submit this along with your CV and cover letter to recruitment@taumataarowai.govt.nz
Rā Katinga | Applications close 5:00PM Monday 27 May.
You must have a legal right to work in New Zealand at the time of submitting your application.
Principal Advisor, Strategic Communications
- Role Title: Principal Advisor Strategic Communications
- Type: Permanent
- Hours: 40
- Location: Wellington
- Business Group: Systems, Strategy and Performance
- Salary: $121,437 (85%) - $142,867 (100%) - $157,154 (110%)
Ko wai mātou | About us
Taumata Arowai is the water services regulator for Aotearoa New Zealand. It is a Crown entity governed by a Minister-appointed Board and advised on Māori interests and knowledge by Te Puna, a statutory Māori Advisory Group. Our responsibilities are to protect and promote drinking water safety and related public health outcomes - we regulate drinking water suppliers on behalf of the public. We also have an oversight role in relation to the environmental performance of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater networks.
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
Our Principal Advisor, Strategic Communications will join a team of communications specialists who provide a range of services to support Taumata Arowai, including channels and content, media, and internal communications.
In this role, you’ll lead the development and delivery of strategic internal and external communications and engagement strategies.
Our Principal Advisor, Strategic Communications will:
- Identify and lead high-quality communications support across the Taumata Arowai projects, issues, and strategies
- Provide strategic communications thought leadership in the Communications Team and across Taumata Arowai by developing a deep understanding of the organisation and its strategic objectives
- Manage the end-to-end development and delivery of integrated and measurable communications strategies and plans for the organisation’s most complex projects 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 an exceptional and experienced communications professional, someone who:
- Is able to take a strategic approach to all forms of communication, including media management, internal communications, public information and channel management
- Has wide ranging knowledge of media, communications and stakeholder engagement disciplines and processes including latest development in communications practices
- Has a high level of understanding and appreciation of the political landscape and wider Government communication priorities, with breadth of experience engaging with senior leaders, media relations, frontline engagement
- Has well-developed relationship management and influencing skills to work with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including senior management
- Has a strong commitment to te reo Māori and te ao Māori expertise; and in developing strong and meaningful relationships with mana whenua and Māori organisations through a Māori communications lens
For more information, see the position description.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact our People and Culture team at recruitment@taumataarowai.govt.nz
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please complete the Application Form and submit this along with your CV and cover letter to recruitment@taumataarowai.govt.nz
Rā Katinga | Applications close 5:00pm Monday 27 May.
You must have a legal right to work in New Zealand at the time of submitting your application.
Senior Advisor, Channels and Content
- Role Title: Senior Advisor, Channels and Content
- Type: Permanent
- Hours: 40
- Location: Wellington
- Business Group: Systems, Strategy and Performance
- Salary: $105,575 (85%) - $124,206 (100%) - $136,627 (110%)
Ko wai mātou | About us
Taumata Arowai is the water services regulator for Aotearoa New Zealand. It is a Crown entity governed by a Minister-appointed Board and advised on Māori interests and knowledge by Te Puna, a statutory Māori Advisory Group. Our responsibilities are to protect and promote drinking water safety and related public health outcomes - we regulate drinking water suppliers on behalf of the public. We also have an oversight role in relation to the environmental performance of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater networks.
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
Join us in an exciting new role as the Senior Advisor, Channels and Content working with a small team of communications specialists. You’ll be taking the lead to develop and implement external communication channels and content to support, educate and promote the important work of Taumata Arowai.
The Senior Advisor, Channels and Content will:
- Deliver multi-channel communications, public and supplier-focused education campaigns including guidance and other resources, brand management, monitoring, evaluation and reporting on communications outcomes
- Develop a communication channels strategy including policies, processes and guidelines
- Ensure the implementation and effective management of communications channels that deliver measurable outcomes for the organisation
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:
- Has significant experience delivering multi-channel communications, including digital channels
- Has strong experience developing and delivering education campaigns and content to raise awareness and create behavioural change
- The ability to work effectively with all employees throughout our organisation
- Has a strong commitment to te reo Māori and te ao Māori expertise; and in developing strong and meaningful relationships with mana whenua and Māori organisations through a Māori communications lens
For more information, see the position description.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact our People and Culture team at recruitment@taumataarowai.govt.nz
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please complete the Application Form and submit this along with your CV and cover letter to recruitment@taumataarowai.govt.nz
Rā Katinga | Applications close 5:00PM Monday 27 May.
You must have a legal right to work in New Zealand at the time of submitting your application.
Senior Advisor, Media
- Role Title: Senior Advisor, Media
- Type: Permanent
- Hours: 40
- Location: Wellington
- Business Group: Systems, Strategy and Performance
- Salary: $105,575 (85%) - $124,206 (100%) - $136,627 (110%)
Ko wai mātou | About us
Taumata Arowai is the water services regulator for Aotearoa New Zealand. It is a Crown entity governed by a Minister-appointed Board and advised on Māori interests and knowledge by Te Puna, a statutory Māori Advisory Group. Our responsibilities are to protect and promote drinking water safety and related public health outcomes - we regulate drinking water suppliers on behalf of the public. We also have an oversight role in relation to the environmental performance of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater networks.
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
Join us in this newly established position! You’ll be working from our strategic engine room, developing our connections in the wider water services and resource management systems. You’ll support our organisation by providing specialist advice throughout Taumata Arowai to drive our media engagement and enhance our reputation as a regulatory body.
The Senior Advisor, Media will:
- Lead an integrated, reactive and proactive, media strategy and engagement
- Seek out opportunities to tell our story
- Provide specialist media advice throughout our organisation including the Chief Executive, Senior Leadership Team
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:
- Can develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Has significant experience managing media relations including reputation management
- Has a strong understanding of the political and media landscapes withing New Zealand
- A strong commitment to te reo Māori and te ao Māori expertise; and in developing strong and meaningful relationships with mana whenua and Māori organisations through a Māori communications lens
- Has robust and well-developed critical thinking skills to drive a considered media strategy
For more information, see the position description.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact our People and Culture team at recruitment@taumataarowai.govt.nz
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please complete the Application Form and submit this along with your CV and cover letter to recruitment@taumataarowai.govt.nz
Rā Katinga | Applications close 5:00PM Monday 27 May.
You must have a legal right to work in New Zealand at the time of submitting your application.