Quantity Surveying Estimator - Fixed Term

• Make your mark on the delivery of water infrastructure projects

• Six-month fixed-term opportunity with potential to become permanent

• Petone-based with easy access to rail, coast and local amenities

This is a fulltime fixed term position for 6 months

The remuneration midpoint for this role is $113,580.71 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience.

The opportunity

Help shape the delivery of critical water infrastructure projects by bringing strong commercial insight, sound judgement and a pragmatic approach to cost and risk. We’re looking for a confident Quantity Surveyor Estimator who can challenge assumptions, influence decisions and work collaboratively with project teams to drive value for money and strong delivery outcomes

You will get to:

• Provide benchmarking for project costs

• Prepare concept, preliminary, pre-tender and detailed estimates for infrastructure and capital works projects

• Prepare tender estimates and commercial inputs to procurement documentation

• Maintain variation, commitment & forecast registers, and support agreement of final accounts

• Prepare financial reports, cashflow forecasts, expenditure analysis and estimate-at-completion updates

It would be advantageous to have working knowledge of NZS 3910

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Relevant quantity surveying or estimating experience across both pre-contract and post-contract stages.

• A Tertiary qualification in quantity surveying, construction economics, construction management. Engineering, or a related discipline

• Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills

• A high attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate, well-supported advice

• Clear written and verbal communication skills

• Integrity and discretion when handling commercially sensitive information

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

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 ofIntegrity, 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: Friday 6 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 or eligible to obtain a working visa.