Business Centre Administrator - Water
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.
We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible.
The opportunity
Stantec's Water team in New Zealand has an impressive portfolio of successful projects that benefit communities nationwide and beyond, with significant contributions to international work. Our water focus covers the management of drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and groundwater as a collective resource. Dams and hydropower are a key focus, driving resilience and renewable energy solutions. Tackling our water challenges is crucial, and our diverse local network includes over 360 water specialists dedicated to innovation.
This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in administration and/or customer service who enjoys being organised, proactive and working as part of a busy team. You'll play an important role in providing proactive support across these areas, helping keep things running smoothly and ensuring our team has the support they need to deliver for our clients.
Snapshot of key responsibilities
Provide proactive administrative support to the Business Centre including but not limited to coordination of information reports and proposals etc..
Coordinate meetings, events and team activities
Support daily office and team operations, phone and client enquiries, reception support, document management, filing
Support onboarding/offboarding, including inductions, desk and equipment setup
Maintain accurate business and project information; client database updates, staff information, organisational charts, technical equipment registers, mileage records
Provide marketing and business development support, updating pipeline opportunities, and providing collateral information as required
Support project and business administration as required, including assisting with project documentation, presentations, reports and other tasks a required
What we offer
At Stantec, we take your growth and fulfilment seriously. We're proud to offer many supportive benefits, including:
Professional development and support
- Flexible working arrangements, including purchasing up to an extra four weeks of leave and provision for school term contracts, part-time, and job sharing
- Learning and talent development programmes, including global, online, and on-the-job opportunities
- Professional memberships
- Service recognition awards
- Mentorship
Wellbeing and connection opportunities
- Health insurance, income continuance insurance, and life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Developing Professionals Group, a global network for those with under 10 years of experience
- Office Social Club and events
About Stantec
We've been serving our clients and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand for over 125 years. With almost 900 professionals, our team is based in the main cities and throughout the regions. We collaborate across disciplines and sectors to bring buildings, energy, water, environmental, and transport projects to life.
Globally, Stantec unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.
Please register your interest by applying online - applications close Friday 25th September 2026
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