Vacancies on the Water Services Authority

1 week ago

New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai Board and Maori Advisory Group member roles

On behalf of the Minister of Local Government, the Department of Internal Affairs is seeking candidates interested in serving as a member of the Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai Board or Maori Advisory Group.

The Water Services Authority (the Authority) is a Crown entity established in 2021 by the Water Services Authority-Taumata Arowai Act 2020. The Authority is the water services regulator for New Zealand. Information about the Authority can be found at

Information on the Board's membership can be found at Information on the Maori Advisory Group's membership can be found at

Candidates for the Board should possess several of the following attributes - knowledge, skills, and experience in:

  • the water sector;
  • the compliance, monitoring, and enforcement activities of regulatory agencies and/or the delivery of cost effective regulation;
  • governance of Crown entities or commercial entities;
  • financial management and/or commercial experience;
  • local government;
  • the delivery and maintenance of infrastructure networks;
  • public health, particularly in relation to the objectives and functions of the Authority;
  • economic regulation; and
  • data and information management.

Candidates for the Maori Advisory Group should possess knowledge and experience of, and capability in, providing advice on matauranga Maori, tikanga Maori, and kaitiakitanga, particularly as it relates to water.

It is also preferable for Maori Advisory Group members to have some understanding of working within a regulatory environment and the role of Crown entities, and experience in public health and/or operational local government.

How to apply

Expression of interest forms and further information about the process are available on the Department of Internal Affairs' Statutory Appointments webpage:

Each application must be accompanied by a completed expression of interest form, a current curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and photo identification (passport or NZ driver's licence).

Completed expressions of interest containing the above information should be sent to by 5pm Friday 5 December 2025. Queries or requests for information can be made by emailing

Further, please note that:

  • a nomination may not necessarily result in the appointment of a particular person, and
  • as a general rule, Ministers should not appoint public servants to statutory bodies, and therefore nominees should not be employed in the public service [Cabinet Office Circular CO refers].

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