Commercial Evaluator

• Provide dedicated support to the Capital Delivery function

• Join a growing and supportive team

• 2 x Permanent positions based in Petone office

This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week

The remuneration range for this role is $93,445 to $131,922 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience

The opportunity

As Commercial Evaluator, you will provide dedicated support the successful delivery of a range of Capital projects within the Capital Delivery function by providing strong commercial, procurement and evaluation expertise.  You will collaborate closely with Project Managers, estimators and the wider delivery teams to ensure a best practice approach to procurement outcomes.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing procurement plans, sourcing strategies and evaluation approaches

• Participating in evaluation panels to provide commercial and pricing expertise

• Assessing commercial risks and reviewing supplier pricing terms

• Preparing clear commercial assessment and recommendations to support evaluation outcomes

• Supporting audits, reviews and assurance processes

About you

To be successful in this role you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and ideally have a background in engineering or design.  You will bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience preferably in the infrastructure industry

• Experience developing or managing procurement and tender evaluation processes

• Sound commercial and financial analysis capability

• Experience undertaking commercial analysis, pricing review or risk assessment

• An ability to prepare clear, well-structured documentation and recommendations

• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Benefits

At Wellington Water, 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

Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. We’re a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.

The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.

Applications close: Monday 16th February 2026

How to apply

To view a copy of the position description: click Here

Click the” apply” button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site, please note if you are a Wellington Water employee please apply using your work email.

For further information, email: JoinUs@wellingtonwater.co.nz

Applicants for safety sensitive roles will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand and have an appropriate Visa.