Governance & Risk Policy Advisor

Hamilton City and Waikato District Councils have formed a publicly owned, Council-controlled Organisation (CCO) to deliver water services across Hamilton city and Waikato district. The company is called IAWAI - Flowing Waters and will take over the provision of water services from 1 July 2026. This transition will occur in stages such as the current Watercare contract for Waikato District Council transferring to the CCO on 1 July 2026.

Job Description

IAWAI is seeking a Policy Advisor - Governance and Risk to help shape and strengthen the organisation’s governance, policy, risk, and performance frameworks. You’ll play a key role in ensuring alignment between organisational strategy, Board priorities, shareholder expectations, and the wider political and regulatory environment, contributing to a governance system that is robust, transparent, and strategically grounded.

Reporting to the Executive Director - Governance & Government Relations, you’ll...

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